The 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom from 18–26 July 1958.
Thirty-five nations sent a total of 1,130 athletes and 228 officials to the Cardiff Games and 23 countries and dependencies won medals, including, for the first time, Singapore, Ghana, Kenya and the Isle of Man.
The Cardiff Games introduced the Queen's Baton Relay, which has been conducted as a prelude to every British Empire and Commonwealth Games ever since.
Read more about 1958 British Empire And Commonwealth Games: Participating Teams, Medals By Country
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