Tonga at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
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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.
The Queen's Baton
"is due to arrive in Nuku'alofa
on May 20-22".
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.
Tonga
Tonga, officially the Kingdom of Tonga , is a state and an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising 176 islands scattered over of ocean in the South Pacific...
will be competing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
2010 Commonwealth Games
The 2010 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XIX Commonwealth Games, were held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010. A total of 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations and dependencies competed in 21 sports and 272 events, making it the largest Commonwealth Games till date...
in Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, 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.
The Queen's Baton
Queen's Baton Relay
The Queen's Baton Relay, similar to the Olympic Torch Relay, is a relay around the world held prior to the beginning of the Commonwealth Games. The Baton carries a message from the Head of the Commonwealth, currently Queen Elizabeth II. The Relay traditionally begins at Buckingham Palace in London...
"is due to arrive in Nuku'alofa
Nuku'alofa
Nukualofa is the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southern most island group of Tonga.-Mythological origins:...
on May 20-22".
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.
Medalist
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomalito Moala | Boxing Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Talkatora Stadium. The training venue for the event was in Delhi University 4 Rings. The events took place on 5 - 11 , 13 October 2010.-Medal summary:-Medals table:Key:-Participating nations:... |
Lightweight Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Lightweight The Lightweight class is an event on the boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games competition. Lightweights were limited to those boxers weighing less than 60 kilograms .... |
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| Junior Fa | Boxing Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Talkatora Stadium. The training venue for the event was in Delhi University 4 Rings. The events took place on 5 - 11 , 13 October 2010.-Medal summary:-Medals table:Key:-Participating nations:... |
Super heavyweight Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Super heavyweight The Super Heavyweight class is an even on the Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games competition. Super Heavyweights were limited to those boxers weighing over 91 kilograms and thus is the heaviest weight class in boxing. 16 boxers will compete.... |
See also
- Nations at the 2010 Commonwealth Games