1986 Commonwealth Games

 The 13th edition was in Edinburgh Scotland and held from July 24 to August 2. 27 nations and 1660 athletes competed in 161 events and 10 sports. 32 nations boycotted the games due to Margaret Thatcher government's policy on keeping Britain's sporting links open with apartheid South Africa. On top of that, yhe games were facing financial problems. Several athletes were excluded due to breaching amateurism rules.  Queen's baton final runner was Allan Wells, Queen Elizabeth II opened the games and Meadowbank stadium was main venue. Norfolk Island and Maldives 🇲🇻 debuted here.  15 nations won a medal. England was first in golds and overall with 52g, 43s, and 49b for 144 total. Australia was 3rd in golds and 2nd overall with 40g, 46s, and 35b for 121 total. Canada was 2nd in golds and 3rd overall with 51g, 34s, and 31b for 116 total. New Zealand was 4th in both with 8g, 16s and 14b for 38 total. Hist Scotland was 6th in gold and 5th overall with 3g, 12s, 18b for 33 total. Tomorrow - the 1990 games in Auckland New Zealand. Here is the logo for 1986.