1962 British empire and Commonwealth games

 Perth Australia was host for the 7th edition. They were held from November 22 to December 1. 35 nations and 863 athletes competed in 104 events. Athletics and the ceremonies were at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat. The swimming was at Beatty Park in North Perth. Nations making their debut were Aden (South Yemen), British Honduras (Belize) Papua New Guinea, Rhodesia and Nyasaland (parts of Malawi 🇲🇼, Zambia 🇿🇲, and Zimbabwe 🇿🇼), Saint Lucia 🇱🇨 , Tanganyika (Tanzania 🇹🇿). 22 nations won a medal. Australia was first overall (and first over 100) with 38g, 36s, 31b, 105t. England was second overall with 29g, 22s, 27b 78 total. New Zealand was 3rd with 10g, 12s, 10b 32 total. Pakistan was 4th in gold and tied at 6th overall with 8g and 1s for 9 total. Ghana also had 9 total (3g 5s 1b) Canada was 5th in gold and 4th overall (4g 12s 15b 31 total). Scotland was 6th in gold and 5th overall with 4g 7s 3b 14t. Tomorrow 1966 in Kingston Jamaica.  Here is yhe logo for this edition. 


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