| Cyprus at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games | |
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| CGF code | CYP |
| CGA | Cyprus National Olympic Committee |
| in Isle of Man | |
| Competitors | 11 in 5 sports |
| Medals Ranked 11th |
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| Commonwealth Youth Games appearances | |
Cyprus competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011.The Cyprus National Olympic Committee selected 11 competitors. Cyprus won three gold medals and three bronze medals. They finished eleventh in the medal table. [1]
The Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) is an international multi-sport event organized by the Commonwealth Games Federation. The games are held every four years with the current Commonwealth Games format. The first version was held in Edinburgh, Scotland from 10 to 14 August 2000. The age limitation of the athletes is 14 to 18.
The 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games, officially known as the IV Commonwealth Youth Games is a multi-sport event which took place in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. As per the original quadrennial cycle, the Games were scheduled for 2012. However, the Commonwealth Games Federation at its general assembly in 2005 decided to move the Games within one year before the Summer Olympics. The Bowl Stadium at the National Sports Centre, Douglas staged the opening ceremony on 7 September 2011. The closing ceremony was held on Douglas Promenade & the Villa Marina on 13 September.
Australia competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. Australian Commonwealth Games Association selected 77 contingents for seven different sports. Australia won total 74 medals, and finished at the second spot in a medal table.
Athletics was one of the seven sports of the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games. Held between 9 and 11 September, the events were staged at the National Sports Centre in Douglas, Isle of Man.
India competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. India has participated in all the editions of the Commonwealth Youth Games. The nation was represented by the Indian Olympic Association, which is responsible for the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games in India.
The 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games, officially known as the IV Commonwealth Youth Games, were a multi-sport event held in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. This was the first time in the history of the Commonwealth Youth Games that Games were organised in any island nation, and second time in any British Islands venue, after inaugural Games in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2000. At the Games, around 1,000 athletes between 14 and 18 years of age from 66 Commonwealth of Nations competed in seven sports.
Solomon Islands competed in the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. Their participation marked their third Commonwealth Youth Games appearance. The Solomon Islands delegation consisted of three athletes who competed in four events in two different sports. This was a decrease in the number of participating athletes from the nation's last appearance at the Games when seven athletes were sent to Pune.
The Turks and Caicos Islands competed in the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. Their participation marked their second Commonwealth Youth Games appearance. The Caribbean British Overseas Territory sent a delegation that consisted of three competitors participating in the athletics—one out of seven sports of the Games—events only. This was a decrease in the number of athletes from the nation's last appearance at the Games, when eight athletes were sent to the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune. Ifeany Otounye won the sole medal of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Games, a bronze in long jump with a best jump of 7.15 m, setting a new national record in the event. Otounye improved the national record by 5 centimeters, the previous one was 7.10 m, set by Levard Missick 13 years ago during the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Turks and Caicos Islands ranked last—at 22nd spot—in the medal table of the Games, the position shared by nine other Commonwealth Games Associations.
Tonga competed in the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. Their participation marked their second Commonwealth Youth Games appearance. The delegation of Tonga consisted of three officials and four competitors participating in three different sports— athletics, boxing and swimming. This was a decrease in the number of athletes from the nation's last appearance at the Games, when nine athletes were sent to the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune. Heamasi Sekona won a bronze in the light heavyweight class of boxing without winning a single bout. Sekona was the only medalist from Tongan side. None of the rest three athletes advanced past the qualifying stages, and thus did not win any medals. Katiloka ranked eighth overall in the qualifying round for triple jump; middleweight boxer, Pomale, lost to Cody Crowley of Canada in his first round match. Additionally, Prescott ranked 18th and 13th in the heat rounds of 50 m and 100 m backstroke events respectively. Sekona's was the first medal for Tonga in the history of the Games.
Saint Kitts and Nevis competed in the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. Their participation marked their second Commonwealth Youth Games appearance. Saint Kitts and Nevis sent a delegation consisting of three athletes who participated in three athletic events. This was a decrease in the number of participating athletes from the nation's last appearance at the Games when six athletes were sent to Pune. Adrian Williams earned a bronze medal in the javelin throw, with a best throw of 63.02 m. Williams was the only medalist for Saint Kitts and Nevis, and helped his nation to manage a place in the medal table. Saint Kitts and Nevis ranked last with nine other Commonwealth Games Associations. This was also the first medal for Saint Kitts and Nevis in the history of the Games.
Malaysia participated in the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the British Crown Dependency of Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. Their participation marked their fourth Commonwealth Youth Games appearance, one of the highest among the Commonwealth of Nations. Malaysia was represented by the Olympic Council of Malaysia, which is responsible for Malaysian participation in the multi-sport events, including Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games. Malaysian delegation consisted of 18 athletes competed in four different sports— athletics, badminton, cycling, and swimming. This was an increase in the number of athletes from the nation's last appearance at the Games, when 10 athletes were sent to the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune. Malaysia dominated in the badminton events, winning all but one of the five gold medals on offer, the only other gold was won by P. V. Sindhu of India in women's singles. All the medals came from badminton.
Bangladesh competed in the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games held in the Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. This was their second appearance in the Commonwealth Youth Games. The nation was represented by the Bangladesh Olympic Association, which is responsible for the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games in Bangladesh.
Singapore competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011.The Singapore National Olympic Committee selected 6 competitors. Tan Wei-An Terry won bronze medal in the Men's Vault CIII event of Gymnastics
Jersey competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. The Commonwealth Games Association of Jersey selected 7 competitors. Jersey won a silver medal in. They finished eighteenth in the medal table.
Northern Ireland competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011.The Commonwealth Games Council for Northern Ireland selected 4 competitors. Northern Ireland won three gold, two silver and three bronze medals and finished tenth overall.
Wales competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in the Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011.The Commonwealth Games Council for Wales selected 32 competitors. Wales won five gold medals, eleven silver medals, and ten bronze medals. They finished in the fifth place overall.
Scotland competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011.The Commonwealth Games Scotland selected 50 competitors. Scotland won five gold medals, six silver and eleven bronze medals. 3 of their gold medals were won by swimmer Craig Benson who took a clean sweep of Breastroke titles. They finished in the sixth place overall.
New Zealand competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011. The New Zealand Olympic Committee selected 29 competitors. New Zealand won six gold medals, six silver medals and eight bronze medals. They finished fourth overall.
Papua New Guinea competed at the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games in Isle of Man from 7 to 13 September 2011.The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee & Commonwealth Games Association selected 7 competitors. None of them won any medals.
Artistic Gymnastics was one of the seven sports of the 2011 Commonwealth Youth Games. Between 9 and 11 September 2011, the girls' events were held in Manx Gymnastics Centre of Excellence and the boys' events were held at the Ellan Vannin Gymnastics Club, both in Douglas, Isle of Man. Artistic gymnastics was previously held at the Commonwealth Youth Games in 2004 and 2000, but it has not been held since.