Glasgow 2014 XX Commonwealth Games

[Romero]

The Sun never sets on the Commonwealth of Nations!

Canada finished a solid third at the Games behind traditional powerhouses England and Australia, winning 82 medals — 32 gold, 16 silver, 34 bronze.



Four years ago in India, Canada claimed 76 medals to finish fourth, kept off the medal podium for the first time since 1962.



England topped the medal table with 174, while the Aussies wound up second with 137.



Sultana Frizell of Perth, Ont., was chosen to carry Canada's flag into Sunday night's closing ceremonies, days after she won gold in the hammer throw, breaking the Commonwealth record three times in the process.



There would be numerous other memorable moments over the ensuing 10 days of competition, including Patricia Bezzoubenko nabbing five of the six rhythmic gymnastics gold medals.



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The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organisation of 53 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire. The Commonwealth operates by intergovernmental consensus of the member states, organised through the Commonwealth Secretariat, and non-governmental organisations, organised through the Commonwealth Foundation.



The Commonwealth dates back to the mid 20th century with the decolonisation of the British Empire through increased self-governance of its territories. It was formally constituted by the London Declaration in 1949, which established the member states as "free and equal". The symbol of this free association is Queen Elizabeth II who is the Head of the Commonwealth. The Queen is also the monarch of 16 members of the Commonwealth, known as Commonwealth realms. The other members of the Commonwealth have different persons as head of state: 32 members are republics and five members are monarchies with a different monarch.



Member states have no legal obligation to one another. Instead, they are united by language, history, culture, and their shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. These values are enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter and promoted by the quadrennial Commonwealth Games.



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[Anonymous]

I don't pay much attention to the Commonwealth Games. I know that Edmonton hosted it once a long time ago. In fact, our LRT was built to coincide with Edmonton hosting those games.

[Anonymous]

The Sun never sets on the Commonwealth of Nations!

Canada finished a solid third at the Games behind traditional powerhouses England and Australia, winning 82 medals — 32 gold, 16 silver, 34 bronze.



Four years ago in India, Canada claimed 76 medals to finish fourth, kept off the medal podium for the first time since 1962.



England topped the medal table with 174, while the Aussies wound up second with 137.



Sultana Frizell of Perth, Ont., was chosen to carry Canada's flag into Sunday night's closing ceremonies, days after she won gold in the hammer throw, breaking the Commonwealth record three times in the process.



There would be numerous other memorable moments over the ensuing 10 days of competition, including Patricia Bezzoubenko nabbing five of the six rhythmic gymnastics gold medals.



http://www.cbc.ca/sports/commonwealthgames/news/commonwealth-games-canada-finishes-3rd-overall-1.2726604">http://www.cbc.ca/sports/commonwealthga ... -1.2726604">http://www.cbc.ca/sports/commonwealthgames/news/commonwealth-games-canada-finishes-3rd-overall-1.2726604

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The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organisation of 53 member states that were mostly territories of the former British Empire. The Commonwealth operates by intergovernmental consensus of the member states, organised through the Commonwealth Secretariat, and non-governmental organisations, organised through the Commonwealth Foundation.



The Commonwealth dates back to the mid 20th century with the decolonisation of the British Empire through increased self-governance of its territories. It was formally constituted by the London Declaration in 1949, which established the member states as "free and equal". The symbol of this free association is Queen Elizabeth II who is the Head of the Commonwealth. The Queen is also the monarch of 16 members of the Commonwealth, known as Commonwealth realms. The other members of the Commonwealth have different persons as head of state: 32 members are republics and five members are monarchies with a different monarch.



Member states have no legal obligation to one another. Instead, they are united by language, history, culture, and their shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. These values are enshrined in the Commonwealth Charter and promoted by the quadrennial Commonwealth Games.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations">//http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations

Good for Canadian athletes.

[keeper]

I don't pay much attention to the Commonwealth Games. I know that Edmonton hosted it once a long time ago. In fact, our LRT was built to coincide with Edmonton hosting those games.

I believe we Hosted it in 1978 Shen, My whole School went to it. It was amazing. I was 11  :mrgreen:



Canada came in First place winning 109 metals total.  :o



I also believe the Queen came to visit that day I was there.

[Anonymous]

I don't pay much attention to the Commonwealth Games. I know that Edmonton hosted it once a long time ago. In fact, our LRT was built to coincide with Edmonton hosting those games.

I believe we Hosted it in 1978 Shen, My whole School went to it. It was amazing. I was 11  :mrgreen:



Canada came in First place winning 109 metals total.  :o



I also believe the Queen came to visit that day I was there.

Hey that's one you'll never forget. Sounds like a lot of fun Keeps.

[Anonymous]

I don't pay much attention to the Commonwealth Games. I know that Edmonton hosted it once a long time ago. In fact, our LRT was built to coincide with Edmonton hosting those games.

I believe we Hosted it in 1978 Shen, My whole School went to it. It was amazing. I was 11  :mrgreen:



Canada came in First place winning 109 metals total.  :o



I also believe the Queen came to visit that day I was there.

You were very fortunate to go to that Keeper.