Tonga at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
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| At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India |
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| Medals Rank: 31 |
Gold 0 |
Silver 0 |
Bronze 2 |
Total 2 |
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Tonga will be competing 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 will be competing 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", Matangi Tonga, January 18, 2010
- ↑ "Tonga to compete in 2010 Commonwealth Games", Matangi Tonga, January 18, 2010
- ↑ "Tonga's only swimmer makes breaststroke final", SuperSport, October 7, 2010
- ↑ "PNG and Tongan swimmers make Delhi finals", Australia Network News, October 7, 2010
