1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games


The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western 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.

Venues

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.
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Participating Commonwealth countries and territories

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.

Medals by event

Athletics

Venue: Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat

Bowls

Venue: Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith

Boxing

Venue: Perry Lakes Boxing Stadium, Floreat

Cycling

Track cycling

Venue: Lake Monger Velodrome, Leederville

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

Men's events

Women's events

Diving

Weightlifting

Venue: South Perth City Hall, South Perth

Wrestling

Venue: Royal King's Park Tennis Club, Perth