Pakistan at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

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Pakistan at the
2006 Commonwealth Games
Flag of Pakistan.svg
CGF code PAK
CGA Pakistan Olympic Association
Website nocpakistan.org
in Melbourne, Australia
Flag bearersOpening:
Closing:
Medals
Ranked 17th
Gold
1
Silver
3
Bronze
1
Total
5
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)

Pakistan was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 75-member strong contingent comprising 53 sportsmen and women, 21 officials and 1 head of the contingent.

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The Pakistan team's dismal performance in the 2006 Commonwealth Games (only 5 medals, including 1 gold) drew public criticism, in view of the large contingent sent to the Games. The official-to-sportsperson ratio was among the highest of any participating team, and newspaper editorials in Pakistan have asked for accountability in expenditure of public funds. [1]

Medals

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Gold

Silver

Bronze

Pakistan's team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

Field hockey

Men's team

Head coach: Asif Bajwa

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