Commonwealth Games Federation Renamed As Commonwealth Sport.

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Why in the news?

• The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF)  changed its name to Commonwealth Sport.

Important points:

• The decision to change its name was announced on the occasion of Commonwealth Day March 10.
• “From Commonwealth Day 2025 onwards, the Commonwealth Games Federation will be known as Commonwealth Sport," the governing body of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games said in a media release.
• “The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is changing its public brand name to Commonwealth Sport. 
• This brand development signifies the organisation’s transition from a ‘Sports Federation’ to a ‘Sports Movement’.
• Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir said, “The brand name Commonwealth Sport demonstrates a stronger, more unified purpose that resonates with our audience on a deeper level."
• The ‘Commonwealth Games Federation’ will be retained as the name of the legal entity only.
• Meanwhile, King Charles, the Patron of Commonwealth Sport, will officially launch the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day .