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

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in North Perth. They were held after the

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for wheelchair athletes.

Venues

Most venues other than the specifically constructed

, and Perry Lakes Stadium, were existing facilities. * Athletics, Opening and Closing Ceremonies – Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat *

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– Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club,

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* Boxing – Perry Lakes Boxing Stadium, Floreat * Cycling, track –

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, Leederville * Cycling, road – Kings Park, Perth * Fencing – Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park * Rowing – Canning River, Applecross * Swimming –

, Leederville * Weightlifting – South Perth City Hall, South Perth * Wrestling – Royal King's Park Tennis Club, Perth * Athletes' Village – Commonwealth Games Village, City Beach

Participating teams

35 teams were represented at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).

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:

, Leederville

Road cycling

Venue: Kings Park, Perth

Fencing

Venue: Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park

Rowing

Venue: Canning River, Applecross

Swimming

Venue:

, 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

References

External links

Commonwealth Games Official Site

– Australian Commonwealth Games Association official website {{Portal bar, Sports, 1960s, Australia British Empire and Commonwealth Games British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games in Australia Sports competitions in Perth, Western Australia Commonwealth Games by year 1960s in Perth, Western Australia November 1962 sports events in Australia December 1962 sports events in Australia Sports competitions in Western Australia