Commonwealth Sport is the organisation responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Youth Games, the Commonwealth Sport movement and other related events and activities organised to further our objectives.
Governance
The Commonwealth Sport directors collectively are the Executive Board who work with the affiliated Member Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) to manage Commonwealth Sport. The Directors are elected by the 74 members nations and territories at the annual General Assembly meeting.
Objectives of Commonwealth Sport
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To deliver inspirational and innovative Commonwealth Games, built on friendships and a proud heritage, supported by a dynamic Commonwealth Sport Network;
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To nurture and develop one of the best governed and well-managed sports Movements in the world;
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To attract and build on public, private and social partnerships that widely benefit Commonwealth athletes, sports and communities;
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To champion, through its brand, Commonwealth athlete, citizen and community engagement in everything we do; and
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To encourage and assist sport development, physical recreation and charitable activities associated with sport.