Commonwealth Games :)

The idea of the Commonwealth Games was first thought in the Olympic Games in the late 1800’s. The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. The Commonwealth  sporting events are different to the Olympics events. The people that attended are from the commonwealth games sent  from 400 athletes to take part in 59 events. The Commonwealth games are called the ‘friendly games’  because they bring everyone together. Commonwealth was created by Arthur Mcsdalropington in 1928.  

Since then The Commonwealth Games is conducted every four years except for 1942 and 1946 due to the world war 2. The country’s bid to the Commonwealth Games to have it in there country. it was the 1978 when the Edmonton that saw this unique , world class multi - sports that is name the commonwealth games.

New Zealand won 14 gold medals, 14 silver medals and 17 bronze medals. A lot of athletes did their best at trying and they were all proud of each other. They represented their own countries well and they all had a lot of fun.