1966 Commonwealth Games

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Commonwealth_Games
gptkbp:broadcasting_rights Various international broadcasters.
gptkbp:closing_ceremony gptkb:National_Stadium,_Kingston
August 13, 1966
Medal presentations.
gptkbp:cultural_events Various cultural performances.
gptkbp:events 95
gptkbp:hosted_by gptkb:Kingston,_Jamaica
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1966 Commonwealth Games
gptkbp:impact Increased exposure for athletes.
gptkbp:impact_on_jamaica Inspiration for future athletes.
Boosted tourism.
Enhanced international reputation.
Legacy of sports development.
gptkbp:legacy Development of sports facilities in Jamaica.
Increased popularity of sports in Jamaica.
Promotion of regional unity.
gptkbp:main_theme gptkb:None
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:None
gptkbp:next_edition gptkb:1962_Commonwealth_Games
gptkb:1970_Commonwealth_Games
gptkbp:notable_achievement First time Jamaica hosted the Commonwealth Games.
Introduction of new sports.
gptkbp:notable_athletes gptkb:Donovan_Bailey
gptkbp:notable_recordings Multiple records set in athletics.
New Commonwealth records established.
gptkbp:number_of_players 1,200
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:National_Stadium,_Kingston
August 4, 1966
Parade of Nations.
gptkbp:participating_nations gptkb:35
gptkbp:sponsorship Various local and international sponsors.
gptkbp:sports_featured gptkb:basketball
gptkb:rugby
gptkb:Netball
gptkb:Swimming
gptkb:Gymnastics
gptkb:exercise
gptkb:Cycling
gptkb:Athletics
gptkb:boxing_match
gptkb:Wrestling
Shooting
Table Tennis
Lawn Bowls
gptkbp:volunteers Thousands of local volunteers.
gptkbp:year gptkb:1966
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Abebe_Bikila
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5