The teams, from around the world, have one thing in common: All are part of the Commonwealth of Nations -- mostly former territories of the British Empire -- or the United Kingdom itself.
There is usually one clear winner, Australia.
The Commonwealth Games and the question of relevance
British gymnast Max Whitlock prepares for the Commonwealth Games ( Source: AAP
More than 70 teams will take part in the 21st Commonwealth Games, set to begin on Wednesday, (april 4) on Australia's Gold Coast.
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