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Which event held at the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games saw athletes compete for the first time with a distinctive opening ceremony featuring a Māori wero (challenge) to the Queen?
Answer: The 1974 British Commonwealth Games — The 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games are remembered as the 'Friendly Games', and it was during the opening ceremony that a ceremonial Māori wero was performed before Queen Elizabeth II for the first time at a major international event.
- A The 1950 Auckland Empire Games
- B The 1990 Auckland Commonwealth Games
- C The 1962 Perth Commonwealth Games
- D The 1974 British Commonwealth Games ✓
The 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games are remembered as the 'Friendly Games', and it was during the opening ceremony that a ceremonial Māori wero was performed before Queen Elizabeth II for the first time at a major international event.