| Cameroon at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| CGF code | CMR |
| CGA | National Olympic and Sports Committee of Cameroon |
| Website | cnosc |
| in Delhi, India | |
| Competitors | 20 |
| Flag bearer | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 24th |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Cameroon competed in the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Laure Ali Annabel | Wrestling | Women's 72kg | October 7 |
| Hugo Mamba | Athletics | Men's Triple Jump | October 12 |
 | Josephe Marie | Weightlifting | Women's 63kg | October 7 |
| Hugues Their Onanena | Wrestling | Men's 120kg | October 10 |
| Blaise Yepmou | Boxing | Super Heavyweight (Over 91kg) | October 11 |
| Bertille Delphine Atangana | Athletics | Women's 100 metres | October 11 |
Cameroon sent only one participant, Laure Ali Annabel. She won silver medal in the Women's freestyle 72 kg event.
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