The vibrant city of New Delhi, home to 14 million people, hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. This was the first time India has hosted the Games and only the second time the event has been held in Asia (Kuala Lumpur in 1998 was the first). Delhi is the capital city of India and is rich in culture and history.

Which city will host the 2020 Commonwealth Games?

2022 Commonwealth Games

When did India host the Commonwealth Games?

The 2010 Commonwealth Games (Hindi: 2010 कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स), officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games (Hindi: XIX कॉमनवेल्थ गेम्स) and commonly known as Delhi 2010 (Hindi: दिल्ली २०१०), was an international multi-sport event that was held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010 .

How many times India held Commonwealth Games?

India has competed in all but four editions of the Commonwealth Games ; starting at the second Games in 1934. India has also hosted the games once, in 2010.

Who opened 2002 Commonwealth Games?

In terms of sports and events, the 2002 Games were the largest Commonwealth Games in history featuring 281 events across 17 sports. 2002 Commonwealth Games .

Which African city will host Commonwealth Games 2022?

In addition Durban also hosted the 123rd IOC Session. The city of Durban , South Africa was elected as the host for the 2022 Commonwealth Games on 2 September 2015, at a General Assembly in Auckland, New Zealand.

Why is US not part of Commonwealth?

But to answer your question, because the United States was part of the first British Empire and not part of the second British Empire means that it was not invited to join the British Commonwealth which was later renamed Commonwealth of Nations.

Who won the first Commonwealth Games?

Teams from Australia, Canada , South Africa, and the United Kingdom competed in athletics, boxing, wrestling and swimming events. Canada won the championships and was presented with a silver cup (gifted by Lord Lonsdale) which was 2 feet 6 inches (76 cm) high and weighed 340 ounces (9.6 kg).

Who won 4 medals in Commonwealth Games?

Weightlifter Venkat Rahul Ragala became the fourth Indian to claim a gold medal in the men’s 85 kg category. Weightlifter Satish Kumar Sivalingam won India’s third gold in the men’s 77kg category. Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu landed India its second gold medal , winning the top spot in the women’s 53kg category.

Who was the 1st Indian to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games?

Milkha Singh CARDIFF, 1958: No one had heard of Milkha when he lined up at the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, but he took gold in the 440 yard sprint with a timing of 46.6s. It was India’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth level.

Where is the next Commonwealth Games being held 2026?

The 2026 Commonwealth Games , officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games , is a multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth to be organised in a city designated by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). 2026 Commonwealth Games .

What is the difference between Olympics and Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth games first started in 1930. Whereas the Olympics is an international event where athletes and sports persons from all over the world are welcome to participate, qualify and compete against one another. There are about 71 teams that participate from 54 members of Commonwealth Nations.

How many gold medals did India won in the 16th Commonwealth Games?

Where was 2002 Commonwealth Games?

Manchester 2002. The XVII Commonwealth Games was the most significant multi-sport event to be held in the United Kingdom since the Olympics of 1948.

How much is a commonwealth 2002 2 coin worth?

Another coin in the 2002 XVII Commonwealth Games collection is the Welsh £ 2 . With a mintage of just 588,500, it is the second rarest £ 2 coin , and third rarest of any denomination. It will fetch up to £30 on eBay, while the whole Commonwealth Games four-piece set is worth up to £100.