Commonwealth games 2022 in Birmingham is turning eyes worldwide. With awe-inspiring performances, Australia stands in the top position. While other commonwealth countries are performing extraordinary well, including India according to the latest Commonwealth Games 2022 medals tally.
The Commonwealth Games 2022 is a 12-day sports extravaganza officially started on 29th July 2022 with the grand opening at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, the UK. The Birmingham CWG 2022 is scheduled to formally end on 8th August 2022.
Do you know the categories of sports played at Commonwealth Games?
In which categories do players combat to win honors for their country in the form of GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE medal at Commonwealth Games? If not, then you are at the right place,
Have A Look At The Sports Played In Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022:
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Cycling
- Diving
- Gymnastics
- Hockey
- Judo
- Lawn balls
- Net balls
- Para powerlifting
- Rugby sevens
- Squash
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Triathlon
- Weightlifting
- Wheelchair basketball
- Wrestling
Which sport is recently added to the Commonwealth games?
T20 Cricket has been included this year in 2022 as a women’s event. The Commonwealth Games 2022 comprises 4,600 sportspersons from 72 countries and territories.
People from all parts of the world are watching every day with the hope of seeing their own nation win and rise at the standing of the Commonwealth Games 2022 Medal Tally. So here we bring the list of the top 5 countries, and the sports played at the commonwealth games.
Where can you watch the Commonwealth Games 2022 in India?
The broadcasting rights of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in India have been attained by Sony Pictures Network. Catch all the live actions from Birmingham in different categories across various Sony channels including Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 3, Sony TEN 4, and Sony SIX. Or tune into the Sony LIV app or website for all the updates in Birmingham.
Also, the entertainment experts like The Bee Talks are here to update the viewers with all the latest details on the Commonwealth Games medal tally. The Indian Contingent has climbed to Rank 5 in the CWG 2022 Medal Tally.
Here is the update till 8th August 2022 of the medals tally in Birmingham Commonwealth games 2022:
The ranking has been compiled after the 11th day of Commonwealth games 2022 in Birmingham.
History of Commonwealth Games:
In 1881, a new idea of having multiple games at one sports event was introduced by Astley Cooper. The Commonwealth Games are also called the Friendly Games. The Commonwealth Games are quadrennial, which is held after every four years. This game was known as:
British Empire Games from 1930 to 1950,
British Empire and Commonwealth Games from 1954 to 1966, and
British Commonwealth Games from 1970 to 1974.
In 2002, Commonwealth Games.
The first Commonwealth Games, then known as British Empire Games, were held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.
11 countries participated in 59 events in the first official Commonwealth Games.
At that time, only a few 6 sports included athletics, lawn bowls, boxing, aquatics, rowing, and Wrestling.
List Of All-Time Top 5 Medal Achievers In Commonwealth Games
1 Australia- Gold 985, Silver 818, Bronze 754
Total 2,555
2 England- Gold 758, Silver 758, Bronze 752
Total 2,267
3 Canada- Gold 506, Silver 540, Bronze 579
Total 1,622
4 India – Gold 190, Silver 181, Bronze 158
Total 529
5 New Zealand- Gold 177, Silver 232, Bronze 297
Total 679
So, here is the latest list of medals won by the top 5 countries at the commonwealth games 2022 in Birmingham. Stay tuned with us as we’ll update you from time to time.