Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games are like a super-duper sports festival! Athletes from countries all over the world, many of which used to be part of the British Empire, come together to compete. It happens every four years, which is like waiting for your birthday twice!

Think of it as a massive playground where amazing athletes show off their skills in running, jumping, swimming, and so much more. It's a chance for friendly competition and to make new friends from faraway places.

Not just anyone can join this party! You have to be from a country that's part of the Commonwealth. This is a special club of nations.

Some teams are even from places that aren't countries on their own, like islands or parts of bigger countries! It's like having teams from different neighborhoods in a big city all playing together. This makes the Games really unique and special, with lots of different flags waving!

One of the coolest traditions is the King's Baton Relay. It's like a special torch that travels all around the Commonwealth countries before the Games begin. People in each country get to see it and cheer!

When the baton finally arrives at the Games, it's a sign that the big event is about to start. It’s a symbol of unity and friendship, passing from one person to another, carrying messages of goodwill.

These Games have been around for a long, long time! They started way back in 1930, which is older than your grandparents! Back then, they were called the British Empire Games. Over the years, the name changed a few times, like a superhero getting a new costume, until they became the Commonwealth Games we know today. This shows how the world and the countries in the club have changed over time.