How often are the Commonwealth Games?

every four years
The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, where 11 countries sent 400 athletes to take part in six sports and 59 events. Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) and the event has seen many changes, not least in its name.

How often do the Commonwealth Games take place?

The Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class, multi-sport event that is held once every four years and is often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’.

When was the first Commonwealth Games held in Australia?

Significantly, GC2018 will mark the first time a Commonwealth Games will be held in a regional Australian city. The Commonwealth Games have been conducted by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) since the first British Empire Games were held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.

How many people will be at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games?

Join us as we start to build a world-class team. The most dedicated, highly trained and determined athletes from across 71 nations will come together for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in a momentous celebration of sport, competition and community. From our opening and closing ceremonies to our world class cultural festival.

When did the Commonwealth Games change their name?

It was the 1978 Games in Edmonton that saw this unique, world class, multi-sports event change its name to the Commonwealth Games.

Since then, the Games have been conducted every four years (except for 1942 and 1946 due to World War II) and the event has seen many changes, not least in its name.

How old do you have to be to compete in the Commonwealth Games?

Some of these adjustments include the creation of the Commonwealth Winter Games for snow and ice sports for the commonwealth athletes, the Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for commonwealth athletes with a disability and the Commonwealth Youth Games for commonwealth athletes aged 14 to 18.

Why are the Commonwealth Games called the British Empire Games?

It has been called the British Empire Games, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games, the British Commonwealth Games, before adopting its current name in 1978. For many athletes, the Commonwealth Games will be the culmination of four years hard work and will be a very special career highlight, much like the Olympic Games.