Commonwealth Games Federation Auckland 1950 Sydney 1938 Vancouver 1954 Date 04-11 FEBRUARY Host New Zealand Countries 12 Events 88 Athletes 590 World War II interrupted the staging of the British Empire Games scheduled for 1942 (originally awarded to Montreal, Canada) and 1946, however the enthusiasm from within the British Empire to continue what was started in 1930 was strong. Awarded to New Zealand, the IV Games were held at the nation’s largest city, Auckland. The country had never been the focus of so much sporting attention and the hosts responded in a most magnificent and hospitable manner. The opening ceremony at Eden Park was attended by 40,000 spectators, whilst nearly 250,000 people attended the Auckland Games, paying out a total of $89,435 as event spectators. The atmosphere of the Opening Ceremony is best described by this paragraph from the Official Record of the Games: "The entrance of the gladiators in the days of ancient Athens and ancient Rome could not have been more impressive than was that Parade at Eden Park on the afternoon of February 4, 1950. As one, the crowd rose to its feet to remain standing throughout the ceremony, cheering to the echo as the parade passed on its way around the stadium..." Twelve countries sent a total of 590 athletes to Auckland. Newly formed Malaysia and Nigeria made their first appearance. Nine sports featured at the Auckland Games – Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Fencing, Lawn Bowls, Rowing, Swimming and Diving, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Medal Standings Country Gold Silver Bronze Total Australia 34 27 19 80 England 19 16 13 48 New Zealand 10 22 22 54 Canada 8 9 13 30 South Africa 8 4 8 20 View Full Results Footer About Jobs Contact Privacy Terms Accessibility Sitemap Credits Commonwealth Games Federation. A company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company Number: 10449637. © Copyright 2020. All rights reserved.