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Commonwealth Games - At the medal ceremony, when they play the 'English National Anthem', it's not 'God Save the Queen'. What song did I hear?

Question #136657. Asked by ozzz2002.
Last updated Jul 25 2014.
Originally posted Jul 25 2014 4:38 AM.

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Multi-sport events:
At the Commonwealth Games, Team England uses "Jerusalem" as the victory anthem from 2010 onwards. The Commonwealth Games Council for England conducted a poll of members of the public which decided the anthem for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The three options were "God Save the Queen", "Jerusalem" and "Land of Hope and Glory". "Jerusalem" was the clear winner with 52% of the vote; "Land of Hope and Glory" received 32% and "God Save the Queen" 12%.

Single sport events:
At international football matches, England uses "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem.
At international rugby union matches, England uses "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem whilst "Jerusalem" or "Land of Hope and Glory" is the anthem played prior to kick off.
At international rugby league matches, England uses "God Save the Queen" as the national anthem.
At international Test cricket matches, England has, since 2003, used "Jerusalem" as its entrance anthem.
At international lacrosse matches, the England Men's team uses "God Save The Queen" and the Women's team uses "Land of Hope and Glory" as the national anthems.
At international darts matches, England uses "Land of Hope and Glory" as the national anthem.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem_of_England

Jul 25 2014, 4:49 AM
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