2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Media Launch The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games launched its ticketing prices and games guide by holding a Media Launch on Sunday 21st November. Badminton Victoria's own Gary Tho was selected to attend to event along with other sporting representatives from each of the 16 sports. The event was attended by Victorian Premier, Mr Steve Bracks, Federal Minister for Sport, the Hon. Rod Kemp, and Melbourne 2006 Chairman Ronald Walker. Here are a couple of photos of Gary in action: