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Both games only occur once every 4 years and they are the pinnacle of sport in that only the best athletes manage to win medals

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Q: Why are the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games so important?
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Did Russia play any games at the Commonwealth or the Olympic Games?

Russia is not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and so is not eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Games. Russia is a major participant in the Olympic Games.


Why was it so important to win the ancient olympic games?

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Why are the commonwealth games so important?

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No, only countries part of the British Commonwealth can participate in the Commonwealth Games.


When did Brazil join the commonwealth games?

Brazil is not a Commonwealth country, so therefore cannot compete at the Commonwealth Games.


Why does the US not compete in the Commonwealth Games?

Because they are not a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and so are not eligible to participate in the Commonwealth Games.


Why is the colosseum of Greece so important?

Because the colosseum was where the first Olympic games were held.


Why was Olympia so important to the ancient Greeks?

It was the first place to hold the Olympic games


Why Karate is not in commonwealth games it is so much popular game it is in Asian Games but why not in commonwealth Games?

Because it is not Australian


Why is the Commonwealth Games called so?

It's the games for athletes representing members of the Commonwealth of Nations, formerly called the British Commonwealth.


Was there and if so Where was the commonwealth games held in 1950?

The 1950 Commonwealth Games were held in Auckland, New Zealand.


How old is the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games began in 1930, so in 2014 they are 84 years old.