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| Cyprus at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
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| CGF code | CYP |
| CGA | Cyprus Olympic Committee |
| Website | olympic |
| in Delhi, India | |
| Competitors | 56 |
| Flag bearer | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 12th |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Cyprus competed in the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India winning 11 medals. [1]
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Andreas Chasikos | Shooting | Men's Skeet (Singles) | October 13 |
| Irodotos Georgallas | Gymnastics | Men's Rings | October 7 |
| Chrystalleni Trikomiti | Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual hoop | October 14 |
| Chrystalleni Trikomiti | Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual Ball | October 14 |
 | Marianna Zachariadi | Athletics | Women's pole vault | October 12 |
| Georgios Achilleos | Shooting | Men's Skeet (Singles) | October 13 |
| Chrystalleni Trikomiti | Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual all-around | October 13 |
 | Dimitris Krasias | Gymnastics | Men's Horizontal Bar | October 8 |
| Georgios Achilleos and Andreas Chasikos | Shooting | Men's Skeet (Pairs) | October 11 |
| Chrystalleni Trikomiti | Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual rope | October 14 |
| Chrystalleni Trikomiti | Gymnastics | Women's rhythmic individual Ribbon | October 14 |
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