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Anguilla at the Commonwealth Games

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  • Anguilla is an external territory of the Unitied Kingdom, and therefore is not eligible to independently compete at the Olympic Games. The Commonwealth Games therefore, provides Anguilla's athletes with a valuable opportunity to compete in a major international multi-sport event.

  • Anguilla attended its first Games in 1998 in Kuala Lumpur, competing in the athletics.

  • A delegation of five athletes in track and field took part in Manchester and the team was lead by famous cricketer, Cardigan Conner.

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