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...
Aug 4, 2022 | Commonwealth News
It’s Day 6 of the official Commonwealth Games 2022! If you haven’t been able to keep up with the score count don’t worry, we have you covered.
Aug 4, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo runs 100m from 9.94 seconds to 9.91 to break a world U20 record in Cali, Columbia. The 19-year-old also drew comparisons to a young Usain Bolt for his 20 meters before the finish line early celebration. According to Tebogo, “He’s my...
Aug 4, 2022 | Commonwealth News
Australian Swimmer Emma McKeon wins her record-breaking 11th Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women’s 50m freestyle. South African Chad Le Clos hits the most decorated Games athletes ever with his 18th medal by picking up a silver in the men’s 200m butterfly. Read...
Aug 4, 2022 | Commonwealth News
This holiday was originally observed on 21st September to recognize the birthday of Dr Kwame Nkrumah. On this day, the country gathers to watch the president and prime minister join Nkrumah’s decedents to lay wreathes at Nkrumah’s monument. Small celebrations are held...
Aug 2, 2022 | Commonwealth News
The festivities of this holiday usually start from the end of July and last throughout the month of August. Celebrations involve concerts and music, parties and food fairs. People march through packed streets and thousands of spectators from across the world visit to...
Aug 1, 2022 | Commonwealth News
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern makes a special visit to Samoa commemorating 60 years of friendship between them. New Zealand also plans to restart education, scholarship and skills exchange with the first day of borders reopening since Covid-19. Read the...
