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Malaysian victory launches Badminton

15 Mar 06 22:50

Badminton is underway at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, starting the first day of Games competition.

World number two Lee Chong Wei, is part of the Malaysian team vying for a win at Melbourne.

Top seed Malaysia opens play

15 Mar 06 05:15

Malaysia and Fiji hit off Badminton's busy schedule.

Gail Emms celebrates winning during the 2006 Yonex All England Open Championship in January.

Badminton greats spruik their sport

10 Mar 06 11:36

As the pool draw for the Mixed Team competition at Melbourne 2006 was announced, Australian representatives and European champions have urged Australian to get behind their great sport.

Malaysia's Wong Mew Choo, aiming for Games gold.

Venue tick of approval

09 Mar 06 02:10

The newly approved Badminton venue at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre has been praised by Australian head coach Claus Poulsen.

Tania Luiz to represent Australia at the Games.

Strong team for Aust Badminton

01 Feb 06 03:14

Ballarat’s Brehaut brothers will lead the Australian Badminton challenge, as a combination of experienced players and those making their debuts prepare to take on the Commonwealth’s best.

Champion misses Malaysian team

30 Jan 06 00:31

Malaysian shuttler Mohd Hafiz Hashim has been denied a chance to defend his Commonwealth gold in Melbourne after Malaysian selectors opted for two singles and three doubles players to form their Games squad.

Malaysian shuttlers vie for Games

06 Jan 06 04:28

With only five Malaysian men allowed in the Games team, a shock loss by the defending champion in the Swiss Open has heightened competition for a coveted team position.

Ian Thrope and Brooke Hansen at the MCG on AFL Grand Final Day

Star athletes kick-off AFL Grand Final

27 Sep 05 05:31

A cavalcade of athletes from all Commonwealth disciplines were in the pre-match entertainment, the big surprise being the guest appearances of track star Jana Pittman and swimming legend Ian Thorpe.

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See you at Delhi 2010

Fireworks at the MCG at the closing of Melbourne 2006.

After eleven fun packed days, Melbourne 2006 is now over and all thoughts turn to the next Games - Delhi 2010. Nameste! See you in Delhi 2010! Swagatam!
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