Tonga at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Tonga at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | TON |
CGA | Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee |
Website | oceaniasport |
in Delhi, India | |
Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
Medals Ranked 31st |
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Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Tonga competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, from October 3 to October 14, 2010. Tonga's team is expected to comprise about 20 athletes, and as many officials. Tongan athletes competed in archery, swimming, weightlifting, Rugby 7s, boxing, athletics and shooting.[1]
The Queen's Baton "is due to arrive in Nuku'alofa on May 20–22".[2]
Tonga's only (and first ever at the Commonwealth) swimmer, Amini Fonua, reached the final of the men's 50m breaststroke, after having made the semifinal of the 100m breaststroke.[3][4]
Medalist
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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Bronze | Lomalito Moala | Boxing | Lightweight |
Bronze | Junior Fa | Boxing | Super heavyweight |
See also
References
- ^ "Tonga to compete in 2010 Commonwealth Games"[permanent dead link], Matangi Tonga, January 18, 2010
- ^ "Tonga to compete in 2010 Commonwealth Games"[permanent dead link], Matangi Tonga, January 18, 2010
- ^ "Tonga's only swimmer makes breaststroke final", SuperSport, October 7, 2010
- ^ "PNG and Tongan swimmers make Delhi finals" Archived 2011-07-07 at the Wayback Machine, Australia Network News, October 7, 2010