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Malaya at the Commonwealth Games

Athletes from the Federation of Malaya first competed at the Commonwealth Games in 1950, and also in 1958 and 1962.

The country of Malaysia was established in 1963 with the addition of Singapore (later leaving), North Borneo, and Sarawak to the territory of Malaya.

Athletes from this region have competed for Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games from 1966 onwards.

Trivia

• Athletes from Malaya won seven medals in the three appearances, all in weightlifting.

Related Pages

• See also Singapore, North Borneo, Sarawak and Malaysia at the Commonwealth Games.
• List of all Countries from the Commonwealth Games
• About Sport in Malaysia

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