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


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

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

Swimming

 * Men's events


 * Women's events