Tanzania at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

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Tanzania at the
2006 Commonwealth Games
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CGF code TAN
CGA Tanzania Olympic Committee
Website noctanzania.org
in Melbourne, Australia
Flag bearer Opening:
Closing:
Medals
Ranked =19thth
Gold
1
Silver
0
Bronze
1
Total
2
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)
British Empire and Commonwealth Games
British Commonwealth Games
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Other related appearances
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Tanzania is represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a xx-member strong contingent comprising xx sportspersons and xx officials. The squad ended up in 19th place in the overall medal count, with one gold and one bronze.

Tanzania country in Africa

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in eastern Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands at the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to the south; Zambia to the southwest; and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in north-eastern Tanzania.

2006 Commonwealth Games 18th edition of the Commonwealth Games

The 2006 Commonwealth Games, officially the XVIII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Melbourne 2006, were an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that were held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia between 15 and 26 March 2006. It was the fourth time Australia had hosted the Commonwealth Games. It was also the largest sporting event to be staged in Melbourne, eclipsing the 1956 Summer Olympics in terms of the number of teams competing, athletes competing, and events being held.

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Bronze

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