Tonga at the 2010 Commonwealth Games explained

Cga:TON
Cganame:Tonga Sports Association and National Olympic Committee
Games:Commonwealth Games
Year:2010
Location:Delhi, India
Flagbearer:Opening:
Closing:
Rank:31
Gold:0
Silver:0
Bronze:2
App Begin Year:1974

Tonga competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, from 3 October – 14 October 2010. Tonga's team is expected to comprise about 20 athletes, and as many officials. Tongan athletes competed in archery, swimming, weightlifting, Rugby 7s, boxing, athletics and shooting.[1]

The Queen's Baton arrived in Tonga in May 2010.[2] [3]

Tonga's first Commonwealth swimmer, Amini Fonua, reached the final of the men's 50m breaststroke, after having made the semifinal of the 100m breaststroke.[4] [5]

Medalist

MedalNameSportEvent
Lightweight
Super heavyweight

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tonga team will go to 2010 Commonwealth Games . Matangi Tonga . 13 August 2010 . 10 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Tonga welcomes Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi with traditional fervour . Delhi2010 Commonwealth Games . 19 May 2010 . 10 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Queen's Baton arrives in Tonga . Matangi Tonga . 20 May 2010 . 10 August 2021.
  4. http://www.supersport.com/commonwealth/2010/news/101007/Tongas_only_swimmer_makes_breaststroke_final "Tonga's only swimmer makes breaststroke final"
  5. http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201010/3032588.htm "PNG and Tongan swimmers make Delhi finals"