2006

2006 Commonwealth Games

The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia between 15 March and 26 March 2006. It was 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.

















Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games









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Melbourne Cricket Ground  venue for the opening and closing ceremonies and the athletics competition


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                                                      Olympic Swimming Pool


















Melbourne 2006 XVIII Commonwealth Game - Fish Boats on Yarra River





WELSH COMMONWEALTH STARS SET FOR AWARDS SHOWDOWN




Rugby Melbourne commonwealth games






Melbourne 2006






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