1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games

The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games was held in Perth, Western 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 Beatty Park in North Perth. It was held after the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games for wheelchair athletes.

Venues
Most venues other than the specifically constructed Lake Monger Velodrome, Beatty Park, and Perry Lakes Stadium, were existing facilities.
 * Athletics, Opening and Closing Ceremonies – Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat
 * Bowls – Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith
 * Boxing – Perry Lakes Boxing Stadium, Floreat
 * Cycling, track – Lake Monger Velodrome, Leederville
 * Cycling, road – Kings Park, Perth
 * Fencing – Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park
 * Rowing – Canning River, Applecross
 * Swimming – Beatty Park, 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.

Athletics
Venue: Perry Lakes Stadium, Floreat

Bowls
Venue: Dalkeith Nedlands Bowling Club, Dalkeith

Boxing
Venue: Perry Lakes Boxing Stadium, Floreat

Track cycling
Venue: Lake Monger Velodrome, Leederville

Road cycling
Venue: Kings Park, Perth

Fencing
Venue: Victoria Park Army Drill Hall, Victoria Park

Rowing
Venue: Canning River, Applecross

Swimming
Venue: Beatty Park, Leederville

Weightlifting
Venue: South Perth City Hall, South Perth

Wrestling
Venue: Royal King's Park Tennis Club, Perth