2010 Commonwealth Games

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. What is the event name?XIX Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010)
2. What is the host city and country?Delhi, India
3. When were the 2010 Commonwealth Games held?The Games were held from October 3 to 14, 2010.
4. Where were the 2010 Commonwealth Games played?They were played in Delhi, India, with the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hosting the opening and closing ceremonies.

Commonwealth of Nations: A voluntary association of 56 independent states, most with historical ties to the United Kingdom.
Multi-sport Event: A large-scale competition featuring athletes from numerous countries competing in a variety of sports disciplines.
Medal Table: A systematic ranking of participating countries based on the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals earned.
Mascot: An animal, person, or object chosen to represent an organization or event, often symbolizing its spirit or characteristics.