1986 Commonwealth Games
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The 1986 Commonwealth Games (Scottish Gaelic: Geamannan a 'Cho-fhlaitheis 1986) was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, between 24 July and 2 August 1986. This was the second Commonwealth Games to be held in Edinburgh. Thirty two of the eligible fifty nine countries (largely African, Asian and Caribbean states) boycotted the event because of the Thatcher government's policy of keeping Britain's sporting links with apartheid South Africa.
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Host city | Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Nations | 27 |
Athletes | 1,660 |
Events | 161 events in 10 sports |
Opening | 24 July 1986 |
Closing | 2 August 1986 |
Opened by | Elizabeth II |
Queen's Baton Final Runner | Allan Wells |
Main venue | Meadowbank Stadium |
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The Games were commemorated on the UK’s first-ever £2 circulating coin, which showed a Scottish thistle upon the St. Andrew’s saltire design on the reverse side of the coin.