Which city to host Commonwealth Games in 2022?
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
Birmingham
Detailed Explanation:The Event: The XXII Commonwealth Games (commonly known as Birmingham 2022) were held in Birmingham, England, from July 28 to August 8, 2022.
Historical Context: This marked the third time England hosted the Commonwealth Games, following London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002.
Why not the others?
(A) Sydney hosted the games back in 1938.
(C) New York and (D) Rome are not part of the Commonwealth of Nations and therefore do not host or participate in the Commonwealth Games.
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