Which country hosted the first ever Commonwealth Games in 1930?

The Correct Answer is Canada.

Key Points

• Commonwealth Games:
  • Commonwealth Games were previously called the 'British Empire Game'.
  • The Commonwealth Games take place every four years.
  • The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada.
  • The last country to join the Commonwealth was Rwanda in 2009.
  • UK, Birmingham is to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Additional Information

• Olympic Games:
  • The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
  • The Olympic Games were held every four years.
  • Paris is to host the 2024 Olympics.
• Asian Games:
  • The Asian Games, also known as Asiad.
  • The Asian Games is a multi-disciplinary sports event held once every four years.
  • It is the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympics.
  • It is held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
  • The first-ever Asian Games were held at New Delhi in 1951.
  • China is to host the 2022 Asian Games.
• Pan American Games:
  • It is an American summer sports event.
  • The competition is held among athletes from nations of the Americas.
  • It is held every four years.