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British Empire Games

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British Empire Games Flag
by Dean Thomas, 18 May 2002



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Origin of the flag

 The British Empire Games Association of Canada donated the flag during the inaugural games in Hamilton, 1930.
(Source: Commonwealth Games Council of England )

Dean Thomas, 17 May 2002


History

The British Empire Games was  thought to be inspired by the Reverend Astley Cooper. In July 1891 he wrote in "Greater Britain" magazine and later on 31st October 1891 in "The Times" suggesting a "Pan-Britannic-Pan-Anglican Contest and Festival…every four years as a means of increasing the goodwill and good understanding of the British Empire".   It was to be another 40 years however before the first Games took place.

The events, which later took place that eventually led to the establishment of the British Empire Games, are chronicled below:

1911:
Festival of the Empire: Mr Richard Coombes (President of Amateur Athletic Union of Australia) brought attention to the value of an "Empire Sports" tournament.

1911: