India’s achievements in CWG 2022

Context

Recently, Commonwealth Games 2022 finishes, as India’s performance grabs global eyes.

What are commonwealth nations?

• The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent sovereign states, most of which are former colonies of the United Kingdom. 
• The British Monarch remains the head of the Commonwealth. 
• Hence, the Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II is given the title of Head of the Commonwealth. 
• This title doesn’t hold any political power over its member countries.

Members of Commonwealth

• There are 54 countries in the Commonwealth, in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. Commonwealth countries are diverse – they are amongst the world’s biggest, smallest, richest, and poorest countries.
• 32 of the members are classified as small states. 
• Small states are especially vulnerable to things like climate change or developmental challenges.
• Every 2 years, the member countries meet to discuss issues affecting the Commonwealth and the wider world at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
• All members have an equal say regardless of size or wealth. This makes sure even the smallest countries have a voice in shaping the Commonwealth.