Nations participating 35 Events 104 Closing ceremony 1 December | Athletes participating 863 Opening ceremony 22 November | |
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Host city Perth, Western Australia, Australia | ||
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia from 22 November to 1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. They were held after the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.
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Venues
Most venues other than the specifically constructed Beatty Park, and Perry Lakes Stadium, were existing facilities.
Participating teams
35 teams were represented at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).
Medals by country
Note: The medals used at these Games were the first to have a neck chain. All previous games had their medals in presentation boxes.
Athletics
Venue: Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat
Bowls
Venue: Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith
Boxing
Venue: Perry Lakes Boxing Stadium, Floreat
Track cycling
Venue: Lake Monger Velodrome, Ledderville
Road cycling
Venue: Kings Park, Perth
Fencing
Venue: Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park
Rowing
Venue: Canning River, Applecross
Swimming
Venue: Beatty Park, Leederville
Weightlifting
Venue: South Perth City Hall, South Perth
Wrestling
Venue: Royal King's Park Tennis Club, Perth