5 facts about Commonwealth Games

1. The Games were previously called the British Empire Games, the British Empire and Commonwealth Games and the British Commonwealth Games

2. The multi-sport event has been staged every four years since 1930 , apart from the cancellation of the 1942 and 1946 editions because of World War II

3. While many Olympic sports are included, there are also competitions for sports popular in Commonwealth countries like lawn bowls and netball

4. Only six countries - Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales have competed at all 20 Games

5. Australia topped the medals table at 12 Commonwealth Games, England achieved the feat seven times and Canada once.

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