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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 bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 14thth |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Cyprus was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a contingent of 43 sportspersons and officials.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cyprus | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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