Pakistan at the 2010 Commonwealth Games
Pakistan competed at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, India, from 3 to 14 October 2010.
Pakistan at the 2010 Commonwealth Games | |
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CGF code | PAK |
CGA | Pakistan Olympic Association |
Website | nocpakistan |
in Delhi, India | |
Competitors | 54 |
Flag bearer | Opening:Mohammad Ali Shah (Chef-de-Mission) Closing: |
Medals Ranked 17th |
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Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
Medalist
Opening ceremony flag controversyThe flag bearer for Pakistan at the opening ceremony was scheduled to be weight-lifter Shujauddin Malik but as the teams entered the stadium the chef de mission, Dr. Mohammad Ali Shah insisted on carrying the flag himself. Pakistan weightlifting manager Rashid Mehmood said the team had considered a boycott in protest at the actions of the official but later withdrew their threat after Pakistan Olympic Association chief, Arif Hasan, assured them Shah would be sanctioned for his actions.[1][2] AthleticsPakistan sent 2 para athletes. Para-Sport - Men
BoxingPakistan sent 6 Boxers to 2010 Commonwealth Games. In the team is also the boxer Amir Khan's brother Haroon Khan who is a British Pakistani and was offered to represent the country on behalf of his dual nationality. Men
OfficialsField HockeyMenPakistan has been drawn into Group A with Australia, India, Malaysia and Scotland. The following is a list of players and officials:
Officials
Pool A
Fifth and sixth place
Goal Scorers
ShootingPakistan will send 6 male shooters and 1 female shooter to 2010 Commonwealth Games. Pistol - Men
Pistol - Women
Clay Target - Men
Officials
SquashPakistan sent 4 males squash players to 2010 Commonwealth Games. MenSingles
Doubles
Official
TennisPakistan sent 2 tennis players to 2010 Commonwealth Games, one of whom is the recently successful US Open doubles runner-up Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi. Men
Officials
WeightliftingPakistan sent 6 weightlifters and 1 para athlete to 2010 Commonwealth Games. Men
Para-Sport Powerlifting Men
OfficialsWrestlingPakistan sent 6 wrestlers to the Games. Freestyle - Men
Greco-Roman - Men
OfficialsSee alsoReferences
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