1950 British Empire Games


The 1950 British Empire Games was the fourth staging of what is now called the Commonwealth Games. It was held in Auckland, New Zealand between 4 and 11 February 1950, after a 12-year gap from the third edition of the games. The main venue was Eden Park, although the closing ceremonies were held at Western Springs Stadium, see New Zealand at the 1950 British Empire Games. The fourth games were originally awarded to Montreal, Quebec, Canada and were to be held in 1942 but were cancelled due to World War II.

Participating teams

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At the 1950 British Empire Games all the teams won at least one medal.

Medals by event

Athletics

Boxing

Cycling

Track

Road

Diving

Men's events

Women's events

Fencing

Men's events

Women's events

Lawn bowls

Rowing

All events were for men only. The events were held at Lake Karapiro, south of Auckland. Three special trains took 1500 people to Cambridge on 7 February 1950.

Swimming

Men's events

Women's events

Water polo

Water polo was contested by men's teams only, with New Zealand and Australia the only two teams entered. The matches were played at the Olympic Pool in Newmarket.

Weightlifting

All events were for men only.

Wrestling

All events were for men only.