A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was elected as president.
The 2006 Vuelta a Espana was held from August 26 to September 17 , 2006 , and was the 61st edition of the race .. Vuelta a Espana. Vuelta a Espana. It consisted of 21 stages covering a total of 3,192 km , and was won by Alexander Vinokourov of the cycling team .. Alexander Vinokourov. Alexander Vinokourov. cycling team. cycling team. The points classification was won by Thor Hushovd of , and the mountains classification by Egoi Martinez of .. Thor Hushovd. Thor Hushovd. Egoi Martinez. Egoi Martinez. points classification. Points classification in the Vuelta a Espana. mountains classification. Mountains classification in the Vuelta a Espana