As it look like, the organisation is not made to influence any country economically or politically or to practice the strength of one country over the other but it is meant to establish and strengthen a friendly relationship between the member countries to help each other in future. The commonwealth is not a political union of any sort, and it does not allow exercise of any power over the affair of the organization members.
So, let me explain, in a layman language what Commonwealth and Commonwealth Game are all about.
The primary activity of the Commonwealth are designed to create an atmosphere of economic co-operation between member nations, as well as the promotion of democracy, human rights, and good governance in those nation. The Commonwealth is primarily an organisation in which countries with diverse economic background have an opportunity for close and equal interaction.
As you might have guessed by now, the various sports activities like Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Bowls, Boxing, Cycling, EAD Events, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis and Weightlifting are all meant to bring the countries together to strengthen the relationships. This time 2010 it will be India.
There is criterion that the member country has to meet before it can even "bid" for the commonwealth game to be held on its land. The important part to remember here is, just because you are a member country, this does not give you the right to organise the Commonwealth Game in your country.
This is a moment of great pride that the event are going to be held in India, they not only won the bid but they are actually very close to meet all the deadline that were given to prepare for the games and improve the infrastructure according to the international standard. India has won the bid last time over Canada. You got a new term there, “bid”. Yes you heard that right, a member country actually has to place a bid and win the bid so that the games could be played on its land.
