The 1970 British Commonwealth Games were held in

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, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970. This was the first time the name British Commonwealth Games was adopted, the first time metric units rather than

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s were used in all events, and also the first time the event was held in

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. Also, the event saw the first unique Games trademark logo: an emblem showing the Games emblem intertwined with a St Andrews Cross and a thistle. The event was followed by the 1970 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.

Host selection

In August 1966, the bid vote was held in

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with 18 votes beat

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, New Zealand, with 11.

Participating teams

42 teams were represented at the 1970 Games.
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History

In December of the following year, an appeal fund was launched, aiming to raise £200,000 towards the cost of running the games.

Medals by country

Medals by event

Athletics

Badminton

Bowls

Boxing

Cycling

Track

Road

Fencing

Swimming

Men's events

Women's events

Diving

Weightlifting

Wrestling

References

External links

"Edinburgh 1970"
''Commonwealthsport.com''. Commonwealth Sport.

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