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| Pakistan at the 2006 Commonwealth Games | |
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| CGF code | PAK |
| CGA | Pakistan Olympic Association |
| Website | nocpakistan |
| in Melbourne, Australia | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 17th |
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| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Pakistan was represented at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne by a 75-member strong contingent comprising 53 sportsmen and women, 21 officials and 1 head of the contingent.
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The Pakistan team's dismal performance in the 2006 Commonwealth Games (only 5 medals, including 1 gold) drew public criticism, in view of the large contingent sent to the Games. The official-to-sportsperson ratio was among the highest of any participating team, and newspaper editorials in Pakistan have asked for accountability in expenditure of public funds. [1]
