CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1930 British Empire Games were the first of what later become known as the Commonwealth Games, and were held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from 16–23 August 1930. Eleven countries sent a total of 400 athletes to the Hamilton Games.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton in 1930 and were a remarkable feat of organisation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Team England marked the beginning of the quadrennial event in style by finishing top of the medals table in Hamilton, Canada with 25 gold medals. A 92-strong English team travelled across the world to win a total of 61 medals.