1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

7th British Empire and Commonwealth Games

Host city

Nations participating

Athletes participating

863

Events

104

Opening ceremony

22 November

Closing ceremony

1 December

Main venue

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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.

Most venues other than the specifically constructed Beatty Park, and Perry Lakes Stadium, were existing facilities.

35 teams were represented at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).

Note: The medals used at these Games were the first to have a neck chain. All previous games had their medals in presentation boxes.

Venue: Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith

Venue: Kings Park, Perth

Venue: Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park

Venue: Canning River, Applecross

Venue: Beatty Park, Leederville

Venue: South Perth City Hall, South Perth