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| Dominica at the 2006 Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | DMA |
| CGA | Dominica Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Melbourne, Australia | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
The Commonwealth of Dominica is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. It did not win any medals at the games. [1]
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 Dominica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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