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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country’s Hockey Federation has withdrawn from the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
A
Australia
B
India
C
England
D
New Zealand
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shooting had been a part of the CWG programme since 1966 but was excluded from the 2022 edition in Birmingham. Wrestling will not be held at the Commonwealth Games for the first time since 1930. Archery, which has featured only twice at the CWG in 1982 and 2010, and judo didn’t make the cut either.

Detailed explanation-2: -Only six teams have attended every Commonwealth Games: Australia, Canada, England, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales. The only Commonwealth members to have never taken part are Gabon and Togo, both of which joined the organisation in June 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Shooting. Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Louise Martin announced that the shooting will not be a part of the 2022 Birmingham edition. First time since 1974, shooting has been excluded from the Games roster due to logistical issues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Neeraj Chopra India’s star shuttler Saina Nehwal, who won the gold medal in the 2018 Commonwealth Games, will not take part in the CWG 2022.

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