When were the first Commonwealth Games held?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1930.
· The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930.
· They took place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
· Initially known as the British Empire Games, the event featured 11 countries.
· There were six sports included in the first games: athletics, boxing, lawn bowls, rowing, swimming, and wrestling.
· The games were established to foster goodwill and understanding among the member countries of the British Empire.
· Over time, the event evolved and expanded, becoming the Commonwealth Games in 1978, including more countries and sports disciplines.
Key points of Commonwealth Games:
· The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, which consists mostly, but not exclusively, of territories of the former British Empire.
· The event removed the word British from its title for the 1978 Games and has maintained its current name ever since (twelve editions as of 2024).
· The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has confirmed that the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted by the State of Victoria in Australia.