The Athletes' Oath, British Empire Games, Eden Park, 1950

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Title

The Athletes' Oath, British Empire Games, Eden Park, 1950

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Collection

Kura Heritage Collections Online

Description

During the opening ceremony of the 1950 British Empire games, New Zealand javelin thrower, Stan Lay, gives the oath on behalf of competing athletes that they will compete 'in the true spirit of sportsmanship and for the honour of the Empire and for the glory of sport'. The flag bearers of all competing nations stand in front of the podium.

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Image

Date created

1950-02-04

Creator

New Zealand Herald

URL

https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/360688

Related subjects

Stadiums / British Empire Games / Opening Ceremonies / Spectators / Sports / Athletes / Speeches / Dignitaries / Lay, Stan, 1906-2003 / Athletes - Malaya / Athletes- Nigeria / Auckland / Eden Park (Auckland) / New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Navy / British Empire Games (4th : 1950 : Auckland)

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