The 1970 British Commonwealth Games (Scottish Gaelic: Geamannan a 'Cho-fhlaitheis Bhreatainn 1970) were held in

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, Scotland, from 16 to 25 July 1970. This was the first time the name British Commonwealth Games was adopted, the first time

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rather than

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s were used in all events, and also the first time the games were held in

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. Also, these games saw the first unique Games trademark logo: an emblem showing the Games emblem intertwined with a St Andrews Cross and a thistle. They were followed by the

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for wheelchair athletes.

Host selection

In August 1966, the bid vote was held in

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with 18 votes beat

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, 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

Medals by event

Athletics

Badminton

Bowls

Boxing

Cycling

Track

Road

Fencing

Swimming

;Men's events ;Women's events

Diving

Weightlifting

Wrestling

References

External links

Commonwealth Games Official Site

footage of the Opening Ceremony
from Scotland on Screen archive
A Brief History
– from the Delhi 2010 site

– Australian Commonwealth Games official website {{Portal bar, Sports, Scotland International sports competitions in Edinburgh Commonwealth Games in the United Kingdom British Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games by year 1970 in Scottish sport 1970s in Edinburgh July 1970 sports events in the United Kingdom