Commonwealth Games.

5 Facts that I already know about the Commonwealth Games:

1	71 countries compete in the Commonwealth games.
2	There are 17 sports.
3	The Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, UK this year.
4	The first Commonwealth Games were held in 1930.
5	It happens every 4 years.

Useful links:

http://www.glasgow2014.com/sites/default/files/attached-files/Glasgow%202014%20Factsheet.pdf

http://www.gameonscotland.org/glasgow2014/

http://www.hie.co.uk/regional-information/2014/100-facts-about-the-games.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2290636/Commonwealth-Games-2014--Facts-Figures.html

10 new facts that I found out about the Commonwealth Games: (include a link to the site where you found your information. Your information needs to be in your own words)

1	Scotland hosted the Commonwealth Games twice in the past. (1970,1986)
2	Queen Elizabeth is the Queen of 16 of the 71 countries competing
3	In the original Commonwealth Games in 1930, only 400 athletes from 11 countries took part.
4	The first Commonwealth Games was held in Hamilton, Canada.
5	3000 balls will be used across six sports in the Commonwealth Games.
6	In 2015 the Youth Commonwealth Games will be held in Samoa.
7	The Commonwealth Games are also known as The British Empire Games.
8	Commonwealth Games are 11 days long.
9	Glasgow won the right to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games in 2007.
10	Australia leads the way with an astounding, 803 gold medals.