1990 Commonwealth Games

 Auckland New Zealand was host of the 14th Commonwealth Games from January 24 to February 3.  55 nations and 2024 athletes competed in 213 events and 10 sports. Netball and triathlon were demonstration sports.  Games were held during New Zealand's sesquicentennial year.  Main venue was Mount Smart Stadium.  Prince Edward opened the games and the final baton runners were Mark Todd and Peter Snell. Yhe mascot was a kiwi bird named Goldie. British Virgin Islands,  Brunei 🇧🇳, Nauru 🇳🇷 and Seychelles 🇸🇨 made their debuts here.  29 nations won a medal. Top 5: Australia was first in golds and overall with 52g, 54s, 56b for 162 total. England was 2nd in golds and overall with 46g, 40s, 42b for 128. Canada was 3rd in both with 35g, 41s, 37b for 113 total.  Host New Zealand was 4th in both with 17g, 14s, 27b for 58 total. India rounds out the top 5 in both with 13g, 8s, 11b for 32 total.  Tomorrow is the 1994 games in Victoria, B.C. here is the logo for 1990.


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