Commonwealth Games sports program

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The Commonwealth Games sports program is the official roster of sports and events contested at the Commonwealth Games, determined and regulated by the Commonwealth Games Federation.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Commonwealth Games concept
multi-sport event program
sports program
aimsTo ensure competitive balance among nations
promote inclusivity and diversity in sport
reflect sporting interests of the Commonwealth
appliesTo Commonwealth Games series
surface form: Commonwealth Games
canInclude demonstration sports
exhibition events
changesEvery edition of the Commonwealth Games
defines events contested at the Commonwealth Games
sports contested at the Commonwealth Games
determinedBy Commonwealth Games General Assembly
surface form: Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly
determines event categories for athletes
medal events at the Commonwealth Games
number of medals awarded in each sport
qualification events within each sport
hasComponent individual events
men's events
mixed-gender events
sport disciplines
team events
women's events
hasHistory evolving list of sports since early 20th century
includes able-bodied sports events
core sports
optional sports
para-sports events
includesExamplesOfSports athletics
badminton
boxing
hockey
lawn bowls
netball
rugby sevens
swimming
influencedBy athlete welfare considerations
broadcast and commercial considerations
facilities and infrastructure of host city
host city proposals
member associations
regulatedBy Commonwealth Games Federation
relatedTo Commonwealth Youth Games sports program
Olympic Games sports program
subjectTo CGF constitution and regulations
eligibility criteria for sports
gender equity requirements
minimum participation requirements
para-sport integration policies

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Commonwealth Games Federation oversees Commonwealth Games sports program