2018 Commonwealth Games, Sports event in Australia
The 2018 Games on the Gold Coast were an international sports event featuring athletes from Commonwealth nations. The event used multiple stadiums and facilities across the region to host 18 different sports.
The Games took place from April 4 to 15, 2018, marking the fifth time Australia hosted this international event. It was also the first time Commonwealth Games featured an equal number of competitions for men and women.
It featured the largest integrated sports program in Commonwealth Games history.
The venues were accessible by public transport since the stadiums and facilities spread across the Gold Coast. Visitors needed to plan ahead to find which sports venue hosted their desired event.
The event marked a turning point on gender parity in international sports competitions. For the first time, the number of competitions for men and women was completely balanced.
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