The notion of the Commonwealth is largely historial and empire-based, as the article mentions. However, with the Olympics widely viewed as highly corrupt, an al

The notion of the Commonwealth is largely historial and empire-based, as the article mentions. However, with the Olympics widely viewed as highly corrupt, an alternative set of games is worthwhile. It's a pity it can't be expanded to the world as an alternative. Second, this seems a particularly bad impact: > Australian swimmer Rowan Crothers points out the cancellation is particularly painful for people with disabilities. The Commonwealth Games is the only major international competition that features athletes with a disability alongside able-bodied athletes. > "[It's] a great opportunity to raise awareness for disabled sport. Seeing the Games cancelled will suck for the state of inclusion," he wrote on Twitter. "For some athletes, a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games means more than a gold medal at the Paralympics… recognition and equality can mean more than achievement."