The Commonwealth gears up to celebrate team spirit in 2014 |29 January 2014

As the 53-nation Commonwealth community counts down to the highly anticipated Commonwealth Games later this year, countries of this global family are preparing to mark Commonwealth Day on March 10.
Young people, schools, communities and civil society organisations across the globe will celebrate Commonwealth Day with the theme, ‘#TeamCommonwealth’.

‘#TeamCommonwealth’ reflects the spirit of friendship and the drive towards achieving shared goals and values that exist between the Commonwealth’s member countries.

Commonwealth secretary-general Kamalesh Sharma said:

“The Commonwealth, in its unmatched diversity, shows the power and potential in acting together. Team spirit brings the enormous strength of solidarity, unity and of collective striving for greater achievement. We draw inspiration and understanding from one another, and our combined efforts build resilience. Working together, we win.

“Between July 23 and August 3, some of the world’s finest athletes will be in Glasgow for the 20th Commonwealth Games. As we admire the perseverance and competitiveness of these men and women, we will doubtless also witness great team spirit and be inspired.”

Since 1977, the Commonwealth family has celebrated Commonwealth Day every year on the second Monday in March. It is a day marked by activities around the Commonwealth, including a multi-faith Observance at Westminster Abbey in London attended by the Head of the Commonwealth, HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Member governments, schools and communities use the opportunity to promote understanding of Commonwealth values and celebrate the strength and diversity that exists between its peoples.