commonwealth games

[lance]

Can someone tell me the rules of this event ,i thought it was past and present commonwealth members if so why are turkey and russia in the boxing .

[davybill]

Didnt think Turkey or Russia were in the games Lance,

[Scunner]

Are you sitting on the remote Lance?

[Colwyn]

There were, however, a number of Russians at the Games. That is, people born in Russia  but emigrated to a Commonwealth country and now represent their new home - including at least one Canadian medal winner in the boxing.

[davybill]

Yes they are not classed as Russian,he's a Canadian, and they will play the
Canadian anthem, not the Russian, one Selwyn,

[Lotty]

Selwyn??

[Colwyn]

Lotty, don't blame Daftybill; the lad is easily confused.

[davybill]

Selwyns Russian for Colwyn, haha sorry, must have been pretex
That's my excuse anyway,