The Commonwealth Games is a quadrennial multi-sport event uniting athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, having evolved from the British Empire Games (first held in 1930) through several name changes to its current title in 1978. Known as the "Friendly Games," it is overseen by Commonwealth Sport and is celebrated for its inclusivity—integrating athletes with disabilities since 2002, becoming the first global multi-sport event to offer equal medal events for men and women in 2018, and featuring more women's events than men's by 2022. Its origins trace back to John Astley Cooper's 1891 proposal and the 1911 Inter-Empire Championships, with Melville Marks Robinson establishing the first official Games in Hamilton, Canada, and it uniquely permits non-sovereign territories like the UK Home Nations and Crown Dependencies to compete. Twenty cities across nine countries have hosted the Games, with the most recent edition currently taking place in Glasgow in 2026—a scaled-down version featuring only ten sports, which replaced Victoria, Australia after the state withdrew due to cost concerns. Looking ahead, the 2030 Commonwealth Games (the Centenary Games) have been awarded to Ahmedabad, India, ensuring the event's legacy continues into its next century.