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1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held in Kingston, Jamaica, from 4 to 13 August 1966. This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions. The event was followed by the 1966 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes. Jamaica remains the only host nation of a Commonwealth Games that did not win at least one gold medal in its own games.

Host selection

A Jamaican five-shilling coin commemorating the Games

Kingston was elected host by the CGF in Rome, Italy during ? the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Participating teams

Countries that participated

34 teams were represented at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).

Medals by country

  *   Host nation (Jamaica)

Medals by event

Athletics

Badminton

Boxing

Cycling

Track

Road

Diving

Fencing

Shooting

Pistol

Rifle

Swimming

Men's events
Women's events

Weightlifting

Wrestling

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