India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games

India at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
CGF code	IND
CGA	Indian Olympic Association
Website	olympic.ind.in
in Melbourne, Australia
Flag bearers	Opening:Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Closing:
Medals Ranked 4th	Gold 22 Silver 17 Bronze 11 Total 50
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)
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India was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 270-member strong contingent comprising 183 sportspersons and 77 officials. 2004 Summer Olympics silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore was the flag bearer for India.

Samresh Jung was chosen as the winner of the inaugural David Dixon Award, which honours the outstanding athlete at each Commonwealth Games. Jung won seven medals at the 2006 Games, five gold, one silver and one bronze and set three new Games records along the way. As in the previous 2002 Commonwealth Games, India came fourth overall in the medals table, behind Australia, England and Canada.^[1]