Encyclopaedia of Commonwealth Games : 1930 (Hamilton) - 2010 (Delhi)

Contents: 1. History of commonwealth games. 2. Athletics. 3. Badminton. 4. Bowls. 5. Boxing. 6. Cycling. 7. Rowing. 8. Shooting. 9. Swimming. 10. Diving. 11. Weightlifting. 12. Wrestling. 13. Discontinued events.

"The present book entitled Encyclopaedia of Commonwealth Games [1930 (Hamilton) - 2010 (Delhi)] consisted of A-Z of Commonwealth games. All the relevant informations, of Commonwealth games viz., history, all the important sports that are played in Commonwealth games with their skills, techniques, great players, medal tally from 1930 to 2002 are described with relevant illustrations. The present work critically explain the journey of Commonwealth Games since its beginning from Hamilton in 1930 to forthcoming 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne (Australia) and Delhi (India).

Hopefully, the present Encyclopaedia will be very useful for the athletes, students of physical education and sports sciences, teachers, instructors, sports enthusiasts." (jacket)