A stirring fanfare of trumpets: The opening of the first Commonwealth games, 1930

18 August 1930: Impressive scenes were witnessed at the opening of the first official meeting of athletes from the British EmpireOriginally called the British Empire Games, the event hosted in Ontario, Canada, brought together athletes from the British Commonwealth to try to foster a spirit of brotherhood and sportsmanship. Eleven countries sent a total of 400 athletes, who competed in six events. Women participated only in the swimming.The England team dominated on the first day, notably with L...