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| Cyprus at the 2006 Commonwealth Games | |||||
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| CGF code | CYP | ||||
| CGA | Cyprus Olympic Committee | ||||
| Website | olympic | ||||
| in Melbourne, Australia | |||||
| Flag bearer | Opening: Closing: | ||||
| Medals Ranked 14thth |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |||||
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Cyprus was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a contingent of 43 sportspersons and officials.
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