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Commonwealth GamesMultisport gathering of competitors from British Commonwealth countries, held every four years. The first meeting (known as the British Empire Games) was in Hamilton, Canada, in August 1930. It has been held in Britain on five occasions: London in 1934, Cardiff in 1958, Edinburgh in 1970 and 1986, and Manchester in 2002. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Originated (1930) as the British Empire games, the series is held every four years and is patterned after the Olympic games; women have participated Originated (1930) as the British Empire games, the series is held every four years and is patterned after the Olympic games; women have participated Originated (1930) as the British Empire games, the series is held every four years and is patterned after the Olympic games; women have participated |
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