Medal Standings Melbourne 2006
| Country | Gold | Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 84 | 69 |
| England | 36 | 40 |
| Canada | 26 | 30 |
| India | 22 | 17 |
Which country hosted the 2006 Commonwealth Games?
Australia
The Australian city of Melbourne, successfully hosted the XVIII Commonwealth Games between the 15 and 26 March 2006. Melbourne is the capital of the State of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia with a population of nearly 3,500,000 people and was the venue for the 1956 Olympic Games.
Who won Commonwealth Games gold medal in women’s singles in 2006?
Tracey Hallam
Final results
| Event | Gold |
|---|---|
| Women’s singles | Tracey Hallam England |
| Men’s doubles | Malaysia (MAS) Koo Kien Keat Chan Chong Ming |
| Women’s doubles | Malaysia (MAS) Chin Eei Hui Wong Pei Tty |
| Mixed doubles | England (ENG) Nathan Robertson Gail Emms |
What was the mascot of the 2006 Commonwealth Games?
Karak
Australian Sports Museum. East Melbourne, Australia Soft toy ‘Karak’ mascot from the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Dark blue cockatoo with yellow feet and beak, wearing a ‘Konica Minolta’ top.
Who hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Glasgow 2014
The 20th Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, where 6,500 athletes from 71 countries and territories will compete in 17 sports over 11 days.
What is a Karak bird?
Karak was the mascot for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He was modelled on a red-tailed black cockatoo, a threatened species within the host country, Australia. His biography, according to Commonwealth Games organisers: Comes from a long line of squawkers. His Mum nested at an early age and foraged for the family.
How much is a 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games 50p worth?
Collector Value: £1.23 is a mid-point price for Glasgow Commonwealth Games 50p coins marked as sold on eBay UK. The price range for a good condition circulated example of this 50p coin is between £1.09 and £1.35.
