2022 Commonwealth Games

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/2022-commonwealth-games

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is 2022 Commonwealth Games known for?Estimated £1.2 billion to the UK economy
2. What is the official name?XXII Commonwealth Games
3. What is the host city announcement date?December 21, 2017
4. What were the dates of the 2022 Commonwealth Games?The Games were held from July 28 to August 8, 2022.
5. How many athletes and para-athletes took part?A total of 4,822 athletes competed, including 311 para-athletes.

Commonwealth of Nations: A voluntary association of 56 independent countries, most with historical ties to the United Kingdom.
Para-sport: Sports specifically adapted for athletes with disabilities, emphasizing inclusivity and competitive opportunity.
Gender Parity in Sport: The principle of equal representation and opportunity for men and women in all aspects of sports.
Integrated Para-sport Program: Para-sports included as a core component of a major multi-sport event, not as a separate add-on.