India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
| India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| CG code | IND |
| CGA | Indian Olympic Association |
| Website | olympic |
| in Melbourne, Australia | |
| Competitors | 183 |
| Flag bearer | Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore |
| Medals Ranked 4th |
|
| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
India competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne, Australia, from 15 to 26 March 2006. It was the country's fourteenth appearance at the Commonwealth Games since making its debut at the 1934 British Empire Games.[1]
The Indian contingent consisted of 183 athletes and 77 support staff. Shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was the flag bearer for India during the opening ceremony.[2] India won 50 medals, comprising 22 gold, 17 silver, and 11 bronze medals, to finish fourth in the overall medal table.[1][3] Samresh Jung won seven medals including five gold, one silver and one bronze and set three new Games records to win the David Dixon Award.[4][5]
Medal summary
Medals by sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shooting |
16 | 7 | 4 | 25 |
 Weightlifting |
3 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
 Table tennis |
2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
 Boxing |
1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
 Athletics |
0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
 Hockey |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Badminton |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 17 | 11 | 49 |
Medalists
Competitors
The Indian contingent consisted of 183 athletes who competed in 11 sports.[4][2]
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| Badminton | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Boxing | 11 | N/a | 11 |
| Gymnastics | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Hockey | 17 | 16 | 33 |
| Shooting | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Swimming | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Synchronized swimming | N/a | 1 | 1 |
| Table tennis | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Weightlifting | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Total | 99 | 84 | 183 |
References
- 1 2 "India at Commonwealth Games: Quiet beginnings to rousing podium finishes". Olympics.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- 1 2 "India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ "Commonwealth Games 2006". Indian Olympic Association. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- 1 2 "India Melbourne 2006". Archived from the original on 4 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ↑ "The six athletes who define the David Dixon Award". Commonwealth Sport. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
External links
- Medal Winners for India, Official listing Melbourne Commonwealth Games website.