Aug 10, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Ghana’s Deborah Acquah leapt 6.94 meters to smash her personal best and set a national record at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Deborah earned bronze while Nigeria’s Ese Brume and Brooke from Australia were able to grab gold and silver. Read the original...
Aug 9, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The saying “you strike a woman; you strike a rock” is very fitting to describe the courage and strength of women in South Africa. Based on the principles of International Women’s Day, this day is dedicated to raising awareness for the freedoms and...
Aug 9, 2022 | Commonwealth News
This day is celebrated with a National day Parade that is usually held at the Float at Marina Bay. Carnivals, family activities, musical and dance performances, and assets exhibitions from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Home Team are some of the notable...
Aug 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Australia bags the first Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medal in women’s Cricket after a critical nine-run win over India at Edgbaston. New Zealand managed the bronze medal following an eight-wicket victory over England’s cricket team. Read the original article here:...
Aug 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Smriti Mandhana smashed a 23-ball half-century against England breaking her own batting record in the 20-over format in the Commonwealth Games semi-final women’s internationals. Being the first Indian woman to score the fastest fifty, Mandhana has now joined...
Aug 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Still missing the fun at Birmingham? Do you know how many records have been broken so far? We have some highlights here for you: Priyanka Goswami became the first Indian woman to win a medal (silver) in Race-walking; Nigeria’s Ese Brume reclaimed the gold medal in...
Aug 8, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem sets a new record with a 90.18m men’s Javelin throw, becoming the first-ever South Asian to breach the 90-mark. He earned Pakistan’s first ever gold in the Javelin throw and Commonwealth Games championship title in 60 years. Read...
Aug 6, 2022 | Commonwealth News
This day is celebrated with a grand parade, traditional music, agricultural exhibitions and other festive events that last around seven days. It is one of the most notable public holidays celebrated in Jamaica.
Aug 5, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Madison Wilson, Kiah Melverton, Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan of Team Australia swam into history by setting a new world record for the Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay. They clocked 7min 39.29sec to beat China’s previous mark of 7:40.33. Read...
Aug 5, 2022 | Commonwealth News
On this public holiday, various exhibitions and art performances are prepared by artists’ unions and federations. It is very important in Rwanda as the majority of labours are employed in the agricultural sector. People gather and enjoy traditional feasts...
