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NEXT GAMES:

23 July 2026/ 2 august 2026 In Glasgow

Australia’s men’s team have broken a 20-year drought to beat New Zealand in the final to clinch the World Rugby Sevens Series in London.

In a boost for their Commonwealth Games preparation, the Australians triumphed 19-14 in extra time, with Henry Paterson finishing with a hat-trick of tries while also pulling off a match-saving tackle.

It was Australia’s first men’s Sevens win over New Zealand in a World Series final since 2002 in Brisbane, and is their first title anywhere in three years.

“Some of the efforts throughout the day, I cannot be prouder of everyone’s effort,” an incredibly proud captain Nick Malouf said of the break-through victory.

The Commonwealth Games is a big sport event that happen every four years. It reunites athletes from many different countries who are part of the Commonwealth. The first edition was in 1930, and since that time, the Games growed a lot. Today, it is a important competition for many nations, especially the small ones.

Why these games are important:

The Games is not just about sport. It's also about friendship between countries, respect, and sharing values like freedom and diversity. For many athletes, it’s a chance to show their talent on a big stage, and sometimes it helps them to go later to the Olympic Games. Also, the Games are a way to learn about other cultures and make connections.

The problems:

But of course, everything is not perfect. One big problem it's the price. Organising the Games cost very expensive, and some cities don't want to host them anymore. Also, some peoples think the Games are less interesting than the Olympics or football World Cup. Sometime, political problems between countries make tensions, and this can affect the event too.

the changes:

When a country host the Commonwealth Games, it can bring good things. For example, more tourists come, new buildings and roads are constructed, and people can find jobs. It also makes young people more interested in sport. But it can also have bad sides, like money problems, or buildings that are never used after the Games. More and more, peoples want the Games to be more ecological and not make too much pollution.

to conclude:

The Commonwealth Games is a special moment that show the union of many countries who share a common history. Even if it have some difficulties, it still gives opportunity to many peoples and athletes. In the future, it must continue to adapt and make sure it brings more good than problems