The 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting

APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 160 single delegations

The Commonwealth Games, hosted every four years, bring together members of the Commonwealth of Nations, a political association largely composed of former British colonies. Though often presented as a celebration of athletic excellence, cultural exchange, and shared history, the Games also exist within a broader post-colonial framework that continues to shape political, economic, and cultural relationships across the Commonwealth. The 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting (12CSMM) convenes sports ministers, senior officials, and institutional partners to evaluate the future of the Games and the role they continue to play in the 21st century. 

Delegates will confront two central challenges facing the Commonwealth Games today. Topic A will address questions of decolonization and identity, debating whether the Games continue to reinforce imperial legacies and unequal power structures or can instead serve as a meaningful platform for cooperation and shared identity in a post-colonial world. Topic B will grapple with issues of equity and development, as disparities in wealth, infrastructure, and resources among Commonwealth nations raise concerns about participation, sustainability, and long-term viability. Throughout the committee, delegates will be tasked with determining how the Commonwealth Games can adapt to remain politically relevant, economically sustainable, and equitable for both developed and developing member states.

Chairs: Ryan li & shardul krishna kumar

TOPICS

Topic A: Decolonization and Identity: The Role of the Commonwealth in the 21st Century

Topic B: Equity and Development: Addressing Disparities in National Engagement and Participation