The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia from 22 November-1 December 1962. 

Thirty-five countries sent a total of 863 athletes and 178 officials to Perth. Nine sports were including athletics, boxing, cycling, fencing, lawn bowls, rowing, swimming and diving, weightlifting and wrestling were featured in the games. British Honduras, Dominica, Papua New Guinea and St Lucia all made their inaugural Games appearances.

Extreme heat conditions persisted throughout the Games’ duration and the games is remembered for 'heat, dust and glory'.