India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
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India hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games which were held in Delhi from 3 to 14 October 2010. India won 101 medals in total, including 38 Gold medals, enabling it to finish the Games at second position behind Australia. For the first time in the history of the Games India won over 100 medals in total. For the first time in the history of the Games, India won a medal in Gymnastics, where Ashish Kumar won a Silver and a Bronze. And it was after a gap of 52 years that India won a Gold in Athletics when Krishna Poonia won Gold in Women's discus throw and when Geeta Phogat won India's first ever gold medal in women's wrestling.[2]
India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | IND |
CGA | Indian Olympic Association |
Website | olympic |
in Delhi, India | |
Competitors | 495 |
Flag bearers | Opening: Abhinav Bindra[1] Closing: Gagan Narang |
Medals Ranked 2nd |
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Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |