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