Host city | Perth, Western Australia |
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Nations | 35 |
Athletes | 863 |
Events | 104 |
Opening | 22 November 1962 |
Closing | 1 December 1962 |
Opened by | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
Athlete's Oath | Ivan Lund |
Main venue | Perry Lakes Stadium |
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.