1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

VII British Empire and Commonwealth Games
Host cityPerth, Western Australia
Nations35
Athletes863
Events104
Opening22 November 1962
Closing1 December 1962
Opened byPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Athlete's OathIvan Lund
Main venuePerry Lakes Stadium
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The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962.[1] Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. It was held after the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.

  1. ^ "1962 Commonwealth and Paraplegic Games". Museum of Perth. Retrieved 19 July 2023.