The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, which consists mostly, but not exclusively, of territories of the former British Empire. … See more

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is the international organisation responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, and is the foremost authority in matters relating to the games. The … See more

*Note : Nations in italics no longer participate at the Commonwealth Games.
Updated after 2022 Commonwealth Games.
• ^[a] Totals for Ghana include all medals won as Gold Coast (GCO)
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A sporting competition bringing together the members of the British Empire was first proposed by John Astley Cooper in 1891, five years before the first modern Olympic Games, … See more

The Queen's Baton Relay is a relay around the world held prior to the beginning of the Commonwealth Games. The Baton carries a message from the Head of the … See more

Opening
Various elements frame the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. This ceremony takes place before the events have … See more

Unlike other sporting events, the Commonwealth Games have a flexible sporting program that respects the infrastructure and demands of the host city. This is also … See more