Commonwealth Games Council for England

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The Commonwealth Games Council for England is the organisation responsible for all matters relating to the Commonwealth Games in England. Membership of the Games Council consists of representatives of 26 sports in the Commonwealth Games programme from which the host city selects up to 17 sports for each Games. The Officers are elected by the Council and hold office for 4 years, their work will be supported by four salaried staff.

The CGCE is a member of the Commonwealth Games Federation who have overall responsibility for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games.

England has competed in every Games since the first Empire Games in 1930, one of only six countries to do so. The others are Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, and Wales. The Commonwealth Games is the only major sporting event that England takes part in, as in other events like the Olympics, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales compete under the banner of the United Kingdom.

After the 2006 Commonwealth Games, England was second in the All-time tally of medals, with an overall total of 1695 medals (579 Gold, 553 Silver and 563 Bronze). Australia has been the highest scoring team for ten games, England for seven and Canada for one.

[edit] Host Nation

England has hosted the Games twice:

1934 British Empire Games - London, England

2002 Commonwealth Games - Manchester, England

[edit] How It Helps English Competitors

The CGCE has been a beneficiary of Sport England funding towards the costs of the preparation of Team England since 1994. This has enabled the CGCE to run extensive management, training and educational programmes, ensuring that competitors and officials alike are fully prepared to meet the challenges ahead.

[edit] Funds

The raising of funds for the Team's participation in the Games themselves is the sole responsibility of the CGCE and is raised through sponsorship and fund-raising activities. Donations from Commerce and Industry as well as the general public towards the team's costs are always most gratefully received. Without this ongoing support Team England would not be able to participate in the Games.

[edit] England at the Commonwealth Games

• England at the 1998 Commonwealth Games
• England at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
• England at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

[edit] External links

• Official website

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