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Commonwealth through Sport

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1
What challenge does the Commonwealth face today regarding sport?
Financial and relevance issues of the Games
Too many member countries
Overemphasis on only one sport
Lack of internet access for fans
2
What made the 1986 Commonwealth Games particularly controversial?
The Queen refused to attend
No African countries participated
32 countries boycotted over the UK’s stance on apartheid
They were canceled
3
Which country boycotted the 1978 Commonwealth Games over apartheid issues?
Kenya
Jamaica
Nigeria
India
4
What was the main purpose of the 1977 Gleneagles Agreement?
To end all sporting contact with apartheid South Africa
To support South Africa’s return to international sport
To create the Youth Commonwealth Games
To promote gender equality in sport
5
What significant reform was introduced in the 2002 Commonwealth Games?
Equal prize money for men and women
Return to the Empire Games name
Cricket was added
Inclusion of para-athletes as full team members
6
What is the modern motto of the Commonwealth Games Federation?
Humanity, Equality, Destiny
Unity, Sportsmanship, Tradition
Respect, History, Pride
Power, Peace, Progress
7
Which of these sports is NOT traditionally associated with the Commonwealth?
Baseball
Cricket
Netball
Rugby
8
What is one major cultural impact of sport in the Commonwealth?
Erases colonial history
Encourages national pride and shared identity
Promotes British dominance
Focuses only on Western traditions
9
When were the first British Empire Games held?
1932 in New Delhi
1928 in London
1934 in Cape Town
1930 in Hamilton