How many sports were in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
17 sports
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will be remembered as one of most successful Games ever. 71 nations and territories competed in 17 sports over 11 days, 23 July to 4 August.
Who won gold medal in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games *?
Vikas Gowda won a gold in the Men’s Discus throw event, thus winning the first gold medal for India in men’s athletics in 56 years. Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal scripted history by winning the first gold for India in Squash at Commonwealth Games.
Which country won the highest number of medals in the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Medal Standings Glasgow 2014
| Country | Gold | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 49 | 137 |
| Canada | 32 | 82 |
| Scotland | 19 | 53 |
| India | 15 | 64 |
Who won the Commonwealth Games 2002?
Gold Medalists
| Medal | Name | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Anjali Bhagwat | Women’s 10m Air Rifle – Singles |
| Gold | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore | Men’s Double Trap – Singles |
| Gold | Pratima Kumari | Women’s up to 63Kgs – Overall |
| Gold | Pratima Kumari | Women’s up to 63Kgs – Clean and Jerk |
What sports are in the Commonwealth Games but not Olympics?
Apart from many Olympic sports, the games also include some sports which are played predominantly in Commonwealth countries but which are not part of the Olympic programme, such as lawn bowls, netball, cricket and squash.
How many gold medals India won in Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games?
15 gold medals
President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian athletes for winning medals at Glasgow in their respective games. India has won 15 gold, 30 silver and 19 bronze medals so far in the Glasgow Games.
Which sports was introduced after a gap of 12 years in 2014 commonwealth game?
Weightlifting was first introduced to the Commonwealth Games at the Auckland 1950 British Empire Games – organised after a 12 year gap due to the Second World War.
Which country won the most medals at the Manchester Commonwealth Games in 2002?
England
Medal Standings Manchester 2002
| Country | Gold | Total |
|---|---|---|
| England | 53 | 164 |
| Canada | 31 | 117 |
| India | 30 | 69 |
| New Zealand | 11 | 44 |
Who was the first Indian to win a gold medal in the 2002 Commonwealth Games?
He dominated the shooting circuit in the 1990s and early 2000s. Jaspal Rana, the most successful Indian athlete at the Commonwealth Games, celebrates after winning another gold at Manchester 2002. The Indian shooters played a crucial role during India’s best showing at the Commonwealth Games, which came in 2010.
Which is bigger Olympics or Commonwealth?
The Olympic Games are the biggest sporting event in the world. Here is how the Commonwealth Games compares. Participation of approximately 4,500 athletes and 1,500 officials. Participation of approximately 10,000 athletes and 5,000 officials.
Where was the Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow?
Dalmarnock
The Athletes Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was situated on a 35 hectare site, in Dalmarnock, Glasgow.
Who won the gold medal in men’s 100 meters at the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
The Men’s 100 metres at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, took place at Hampden Park on 27 and 28 July 2014. Kemar Bailey-Cole won the gold medal.
How many gold medals did England win at the Commonwealth Games?
The meet was dominated, in terms of golds won, by Kenya, Jamaica who won 10 gold medals apiece and Australia with eight gold medals, though gold and other medals were distributed among 21 teams, and England took away the most medals, 27 including 13 silver medals.
What is Athletics in the Commonwealth Games?
Athletics is a core sport in the Commonwealth Games and has featured on the sports programme of every Games since their inception in 1930. It is often considered the centrepiece of the Games and has more countries competing in it than any other sport on the Games programme.
Is archery a Commonwealth Games sport?
It has been a Commonwealth Games sport since the inaugural edition of the event’s precursor, the 1930 British Empire Games. It is a core sport and must be included in the sporting programme of each edition of the Games.
What new events have been added to the men’s athletics programme?
No new events have been added to the men’s athletics programme since the 1998 addition of the 20 km and 50 km racewalks. The roster of events has not changed since then, with the exception of the omission of the 50 km racewalk from 2010 and the 20 km racewalk in 2014.