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The Commonwealth Games were first held in 1930 in Canada. This topic covers the history of the games, countries of the Commonwealth, relevance, sport, change over the years, results, famous athletes and New Zealand’s participation. SCIS no. 1865226

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Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth Games

Where can I find information about the Commonwealth Games?

2006 Commonwealth Games

2006 Commonwealth Games

New Zealand's Temepara George passes the ball during the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Commonwealth Games — teaching ideas and resources from TKI

A collection of teaching ideas and resources to help you learn about and celebrate the Commonwealth Games with your school and community.

Commonwealth Games 2022 Schools Resource

This resource from the British Council is designed to celebrate the Commonwealth Games of 2022, what it stands for, the people, the countries and the work of the Commonwealth in improving lives.

Commonwealth games - lessons and activity sheets

Lesson ideas and activity sheets for primary and intermediate students on the topic of the Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games Federation

The official Commonwealth Games Federation site.

Olympic and Commonwealth games

For a small country, Aotearoa New Zealand has achieved great success in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

History of the Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games have been conducted by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) every four years.

Valerie wins gold at Commonwealth Games

Valerie wins gold at Commonwealth Games

Shot putter Valerie Adams has defended her Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow this morning with a 19.88 metre put to win gold.

What is the Commonwealth?

The Commonwealth is an association of 53 nations united by ties to former British rule.

Commonwealth member countries

independent countries that make up the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Pacific.

The Commonwealth flag

The design of the Commonwealth flag.

Commonwealth Games tracksuit

Commonwealth Games tracksuit

This Commonwealth Games representative tracksuit was worn in Kuala Lumpur in 1998 by one of New Zealand’s most-capped hockey players, Helen Clarke.

Games village, Auckland

Games village, Auckland

The 1988 Games Village site for the Commonwealth Games, Auckland.

Two athletes

Two unidentified athletes during the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

The British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games were initially called the British Empire Games. They are held every four years.

1950 British Empire Games (Commonwealth Games in Auckland)

1950 British Empire Games (Commonwealth Games in Auckland)

Auckland hosted the IV Commonwealth Games (then known as the British Empire Games) in February 1950. The event was held after a 12 year break. Twelve countries sent teams, with a total of 590 athle...

Black and white Commonwealth Games patch

Black and white Commonwealth Games patch

1974 patch representing, the British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch.

1934 Empire Games New Zealand team

1934 Empire Games New Zealand team of swimmers and athletes announced.

Xth British Commonwealth Games 1974 and QEII Park

24 January 1974 - 10th Commonwealth Games open at Queen Elizabeth II Park, one of the greatest sporting events in New Zealand’s history. Visitors include the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princ...

Graham May, weightlifter

Graham May, weightlifter

The 1974 Commonwealth Games sees NZ weightlifter Graham May lift 187.5 kg.

The Games Affair

The Games Affair

NZ television's first children’s serial, The Games Affairwas set amidst the 'friendly' 1974 Commonwealth Games.

Shot putter, Les Mills

Shot putter, Les Mills

Les Mills competed in both shot put and discus. He won gold, 3 silver and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games between 1958 and 1970.

Courage and class — New Zealand’s greatest female athletes?

To mark the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage, the NZ Herald sports team picks an extended dream team of those who made a difference.

New Zealand athletes with the most Commonwealth Games medals

New Zealand athletes with the most Commonwealth Games medals, 1930–2018.

Search using the keywords 'British Empire Games' to find a variety of old newspaper articles.

The Commonwealth Games

What are the Commonwealth Games and who takes part?

1990 Commonwealth Games (Auckland)

1990 Commonwealth Games (Auckland)

In 1990 Aotearoa New Zealand hosted the Commonwealth Games for the third time in Auckland. Fifty-five nations sent 2,826 athletes and officials to the games. Aotearoa claimed fourth place in the me...

1974 British Commonwealth Games (Christchurch)

1974 British Commonwealth Games (Christchurch)

The 1974 British Commonwealth Games known as the 'Friendly Games', took place in Christchurch from 24 January to 2 February. Over 1200 athletes from 38 countries took part. Aotearoa NZ won a total ...

1950 British Empire Games

1950 British Empire Games

The 1950 British Empire Games was held in Auckland, at Eden Park, Auckland Town Hall, Newmarket Olympic Pool and Western Springs, with rowing at Lake Karapiro.

The race that stopped a nation

In 1974 the world witnessed one of the greatest middle distance races of all time.

Join Together - The New Zealand Commonwealth Games story (2006).

Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

The Commonwealth Games 2010 closes with cultural fanfare and handing over of the flag to officials from Glasgow.

Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

British Empire and Commonwealth Games

This short documentary presents highlights of the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.

The Queen's baton in New Zealand

After travelling through the Commonwealth over 288 days, the Gold Coast 2018 Queen's Baton Relay international sector ended in New Zealand.

Valerie Adams claims gold at Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

10th Commonwealth Games

10th Commonwealth Games

In this cartoon, two white-line painters are racing to paint the running track as the field of hurdling athletes comes up fast behind them. The cartoon is a reference to the preparations for the 19...

The Games

Track & field, cycling , swimming were all medal winning sources of pride for Kiwis in the 2014 Commonwealth Games as the man (in his pyjamas) reveals in this cartoon. Not so for our rugby sevens t...

The British Empire Games

The British Empire Games

With its tents, open fields and park-like surrounds, the British Empire Games held at Eden Park, Auckland in 1950 looks more like a large country fete. Only the flags (including at the right of the...

Medal count

This cartoon shows a Kiwi leaving the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. It holds on its beak a collection of medals and thinks, "Fortunately, I've got a long beak." The medals New Zealand won at the...

Dame Valerie Adams

Dame Valerie Adams

Dame Valerie Adams is part of the Kiwi Zealand athletics team attending the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April 2018.

Learn more about the Commonwealth Games from EPIC. Recommended websites: Britannica School and World History (Gale in Context).

Commonwealth Games — Athletes from Aotearoa

Participating athletes from Aotearoa New Zealand in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games: Three Māori selected in NZ athletics team

Three Māori athletes will join Aotearoa’s high-performing athletics athletes to represent New Zealand at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games history in Aotearoa New Zealand.

A collection of articles on prize-winning moments, and biographies of famous sports people in Aotearoa's history of the Commonwealth Games.

CGF Anti-Doping Taskforce heads clean sport

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) unveils its Anti-Doping Taskforce for Birmingham 2022.

Concerns of Covid-19 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Answers to questions on the impact of Covid-19 on the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Updates on the Commonwealth Games 2022

The full archive on the Commonwealth Games from The Guardian.

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