How many sports were in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
17 sports
The programme comprised 17 sports: Aquatics (Diving, Swimming); Athletics; Badminton; Boxing; Cycling (Mountain Bike, Road, Track), Gymnastics (Artistic, Rhythmic); Hockey; Judo; Lawn Bowls; Netball; Rugby Sevens; Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Triathlon; Weightlifting and Wrestling.
Which sports was introduced after a gap of 12 years in 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Weightlifting was first introduced to the Commonwealth Games at the Auckland 1950 British Empire Games – organised after a 12 year gap due to the Second World War.
What are the core values of the Commonwealth Games?
The three core values of the Commonwealth Games Federation are humanity, destiny, and equality.
What sports are popular in the Commonwealth?
Core, Optional and Discontinued Commonwealth Games program
| hideSport (Discipline) | Body | 94 |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | FINA | 6 |
| Archery (recurve) | WArch | |
| Basketball 3×3 | FIBA | |
| Wheelchair basketball 3×3 | IWBF |
Who won 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Kiribati won its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal, a gold in the men’s 105 kg weightlifting competition. Grenada won its first Commonwealth Games gold medal in the men’s 400 metres….Medal table.
| CGA | Scotland (SCO)* |
|---|---|
| Gold | 19 |
| Silver | 15 |
| Bronze | 19 |
| Total | 53 |
Which among the four was introduced in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Over the last 10 years, however, Glasgow and Scotland had staged World, Commonwealth, European, or British events in all sports proposed for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, including the World Badminton Championships in 1997….Host selection.
| City | Country | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | Scotland | 47 |
| Abuja | Nigeria | 24 |
What was the motto of Commonwealth Games 2014?
Bring It On
2014 Commonwealth Games
| Logo of 2014 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Glasgow |
| Country | Scotland |
| Motto | “Bring It On” |
| Nations participating | 71 Commonwealth Teams |
What is the aim of the Commonwealth Games?
Underpinned by the core values of humanity, equality and destiny, the Games aim to unite the Commonwealth family through a glorious festival of sport. Often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’, the event is renowned for inspiring athletes to compete in the spirit of friendship and fair play.
What are the games played in Commonwealth Games?
Commonwealth Games Sports Listed by Year Aquatics, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weight Lifting, Wrestling.
Is trampolining a Commonwealth Games sport?
As at 2006, it still hasn’t made it to the Commonwealth Games though. How is international trampolining run? The FIT was formed in 1964. There is an elected Executive of 10 members and a Technical Committee of 7 members, forming the Board, and who run the international side of the sport.
What are the sports in the Commonwealth Games 2014?
From the precision of Lawn Bowls to the combat of Wrestling and Judo, the high adrenaline of track events, and the grace and beauty of Gymnastics – find out more about the 17 sports and the medals that will be fiercely competed for at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
What are the Commonwealth Games records and awards?
The CGF recognises Commonwealth Games records for a number of sports. In 2002, the CGF introduced the David Dixon Award for the outstanding athlete of the Games.
Is cricket in the Commonwealth Games?
Cricket was included at the 1998 Commonwealth Games although it is not currently a recognised sport. The CGF recognises Commonwealth Games records for a number of sports. In 2002, the CGF introduced the David Dixon Award for the outstanding athlete of the Games.
What is a discipline in the Commonwealth Games?
If a number of activities are controlled by the same international federation then the Commonwealth Games Federation recognises each activity as a discipline, which belongs to the respective sport.