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The Commonwealth Squad
The Commonwealth Games is one of the four major international boxing tournaments (Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth).
Countries taking part cover the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America and South America.
Commonwealth history
The Commonwealth Games is one of the four major international boxing tournaments (Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth). Countries taking part cover the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America and South America. Over 71 countries and terrorities are involved.
Melbourne(Australia) hosted the 18th Commonwealth Games. Boxers competed at the following weight categories:-
- 48kg
- 51kg
- 54kg
- 57kg
- 60kg
- 64kg
- 69kg
- 75kg
- 81kg
- 91kg
- +91kg
The Commonwealth Games first began life as the 'British Empire Games' and were first held in 1930. The initial 'concept' of the Games has been credited to the Rev. Astly Cooper (English) who in 1891 suggested a 'Pan-Britannic-Pan Anglican Contest and Festival'. The 1930 Games were hosted by the City of Hamilton (Ontario, Canada).Eleven nations competed in six sports (including boxing).England won (5) gold medals from the (9) weight categories.
In 1954 the Games became known as the 'British Empire and Commonwealth Games' until 1962. Between 1966 to 1974 they were then known as the 'British Commonwealth Games' and finally in 1978 simply the 'Commonwealth Games'.
Boxing has been represented (as a sport) in every single one of the (18) Commonwealth Games. The Games have been held in London (1938, British Empire Games). Then after a gap of twelve years the 'British Empire Games' returned in 1950, hosted by the City of Auckland (New Zealand).In 1958 (the Cardiff Games) witnessed the of the awarding a bronze medal to both losing semi finalists.
At the 2006 Melbourne Games the 'English Boxing team secured the following successes:
| Weight(kg) | Boxer | Club | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48kg | Darran Langley | Hollington ABC | Silver |
| 51kg | Don Broadhurst | Aston ABC | Gold |
| 57kg | Stephen Smith | Rotunda ABC | Gold |
| 60kg | Frankie Gavin | Hall Green ABC | Gold |
| 64kg | James Cox | Walcot ABC | Gold |
| 69kg | Neil Perkins | Kirkdale ABC | Bronze |
| 75kg | James Degale | Dale Youth ABC | Bronze |
| +91kg | David Price | Salisbury ABC | Gold |
The next 'hosting' of the 'Commonwealth Ceremonial Flag' will be at the City of Delhi (India) in 2010 when the next generation of English amateur boxers will hopefully enjoy much success. and perhaps even surpass the (8) medals won at Melbourne (Australia) in 2006.