M2006 FACTS

Today marks the 11th year since our last home Games.

In 2006, Australia proved its ability to successfully hold a large scale multi-sport event.

Australia produced its most fruitful Commonwealth team yet, winning 221 medals – 84 of them gold.

Today not only marks 11 years since our last Games, it also marks 385 days until our next.

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games || 4 – 15 April

‘United by the moment’

71 nations & territories

5766 athletes & team officials

Australia – largest team of 535

17 Sports

245 events

Re-live the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games