Context:
Singapore rules out hosting the commonwealth games (CWG) of 2026.
Commonwealth Games:
- It takes place every 4 years.
- Members of Commonwealth Nations along with overseas territories, island states also participate in this.
- Managed by – Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) [London, England]
- Earlier known as – British Empire Games
- Held for 1st time in Canada in 1930.
- Responsibilities of CGF –
- Direction and control of the Commonwealth Games
- Delivering the vision of the Commonwealth Sports Movement: through sport, we build peaceful, sustainable and prosperous communities across the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth Nations:
- Group of countries which were mostly former British colonies.
- Established by – London Declaration in 1949
- However, presently other members can also join it.
- India is a member.
Source: Economic Times
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:
1. The official motto for this Olympics is ‘A New World’.
2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The motto of summer Olympic 2020 is Faster, Higher, Stronger– Together. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct.
