The 1970 British Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh, 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 imperial units were used in all events, and also the first time the event was held in Scotland. 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 Jamaica. Edinburgh, Scotland with 18 votes beat Christchurch, New Zealand, with 11.
Participating teams
42 teams were represented at the 1970 Games.
(Teams competing for the first time are shown in bold).
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
* Host nation (Scotland)
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.
- 1970 British Commonwealth Games – Australian Commonwealth Games official website
