When were the first Commonwealth Games held?
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A.
1954
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B.
1942
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C.
1918
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D.
1930
Correct Answer:
D. 1930
Explanation:
The inaugural Commonwealth Games, initially known as the British Empire Games, were held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. Organized by Canadian sportswriter Melville Marks Robinson, the event featured 11 nations and approximately 400 athletes competing in six sports. While the idea for an inter-empire competition dated back to the 1890s and included a small-scale event in 1911, the 1930 Hamilton Games are recognized as the first official edition. Since then, the competition has taken place every four years, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 due to World War II, and adopted its current name in 1978.
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