About Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and has taken place every four years since then.
Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event

...By Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, SydneyThe Gold Coast has withdrawn its bid to host the next Commonwealth Games, ending any hope the tournament could still be held in Australia...
Latitude Festival 2024: Duran Duran revealed as headliners

... In 2022, they were inducted into the, capping off a year that had seen them perform at the Queen s Jubilee Concert, close the Commonwealth Games in their native Birmingham and play sell-out shows at New York s Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl...
2028 Olympics: 'Cricket in Los Angeles will expand the game'

... " Freya s teammate Danni Wyatt is one of England Women s most capped players and was part of the squad that took part in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last summer...
Urgent talks at 'bankrupt' Birmingham City Council

... But questions remain about where any cuts may bite, especially as the city was promised a so-called " golden decade" following last year s Commonwealth Games...
Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

...By Thomas MackintoshBBC NewsThe government of Alberta has pulled its support for a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs...
Commonwealth Games: Australia drop out could be 'death knell'

...By Tiffanie Turnbull & Hannah RitchieBBC News, SydneyFourteen months ago, a proud Daniel Andrews strode into a regional Australian stadium and announced Victoria would host the 2026 Commonwealth Games - promising " a games like no other"...
Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels

...By Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, SydneyThe 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts...
Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

... It didn t stop her aiming high and she became one of Wales strongest women competing in the Delhi Commonwealth Games and the Athens Paralympic Games...