Commonwealth Games
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The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial international multi-sport event that brings together athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations, a political association comprising the majority of former
Opening ceremony of the 1938 British Empire Games at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Statue in Vancouver commemorating the "Miracle Mile" between Roger Bannister and John Landy
3 pence British stamp with theme of 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, Cardiff, Wales
Opening ceremony of the 1982 Commonwealth Games at Brisbane, Australia
2026 Commonwealth Games
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2026, was a multi-sport event held from 23 July to 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, the largest cit
Commonwealth Games
…cities in nine countries have hosted the Games. Auckland, Edinburgh and Glasgow have hosted twice. The most recent edition is currently being held in Glasgow in 2026. Originally, the 2026 Commonwealth Games were awarded to Victoria in Australia, but cost concerns led to the state's withdrawal. Subsequently…
The Australian state of Victoria was initially appointed host.
The First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, formally launches the 2026 Commonwealth Games, October 2024.
Glasgow was considered as the "last possibility" to host the 2026 Games after Victoria pulled out.
Commonwealth Arena