Commonwealth Games 2018 Closing Ceremony Live updates, Gold Coast

Mary Kom led the Indian contingent holding the tricolour. India finished third on the medals tally with 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze.

Photo: PTI

The Gold Coast Games drew to a close with a glittering Closing Ceremony at the Carrara Stadium. India finished with their best ever show at an overseas Commonwealth Games, ending up third on the medals tally with 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze. 

15 April 2018

18:14 IST

Leaving you with these heartwarming images of the Indian contingent at the closing ceremony, led by the flagbearer Mary Kom. (Source: PTI)

18:04 IST

Thank you Gold Coast 2018 for all the memories. Looking forward to you, Birmingham 2022. And thanks to all of you who joined us over the last 12 days and made it a memorable experience bringing all the updates to you. 

Thank you Athletes. Thank you Elders. Thank you Volunteers. Thank you Organisers. Thank you Locals! In local Yugambeh language, there is no word for goodbye, just "fare well". Good on ya Gold Coast - and thanks for the memories. #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/G6jtDujV5x

— Commonwealth Games Federation (@thecgf) April 15, 2018

17:47 IST

The GC 2018 Games have been officially declared ''CLOSED". 

GOLD COAST CLOSES
His Royal Highness The Earl ofWessex, CGF Vice Patron declares the XXI Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, Australia closed. That’s a wrap - thank you #TeamCommonwealth #EarlOfWessex #GamesOfFirsts @RoyalFamily @GC2018 @CommGamesAUS pic.twitter.com/w0PBcX4Hlv

— Commonwealth Games Federation (@thecgf) April 15, 2018

17:34 IST

Over to you #Brum
Commonwealth Sport is well and truly back and more relevant than ever before as we head to the Commonwealth’s City, Birmingham @birminghamcg22 @andy4wm @TeamEngland https://t.co/osbbXnlqlz

— Commonwealth Games Federation (@thecgf) April 15, 2018

17:31 IST

While we wait for the athletes to arrive at the Carrara Stadium, catch up on the thunderous welcome discus-thrower and silver medal-winner Seema Punia received upon her return home from Gold Coast.

#DholDhamaka Welcome of Champion #SeemaPunia at IGI last night, 4Medals,4Games, #India is proud of u Seema #ShareTheDream #GC2018 #GC2018Athletics @GC2018 @ioaindia #DeshKiBeti #WomenInSports #WomenPower #BetiBachao @Media_SAI @Ra_THORe @GoSportsVoices @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/gCnhdi2ntU

— Athletics Federation of India (@afiindia) April 15, 2018

17:30 IST

Thanks Australia!!! #gc2018 pic.twitter.com/bAcHHUsbqC

— Kurt Fearnley (@kurtfearnley) April 15, 2018

17:12 IST

The Commonwealth Games Federation flag has been lowered and passed from the Mayor of the Gold Coast to the Lord Mayor of Birmingham. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone at @cityofgoldcoast and enjoy the moment @BhamCityCouncil @birminghamcg22 pic.twitter.com/S0UfIcSXhE

— Commonwealth Games Federation (@thecgf) April 15, 2018

17:01 IST

To the Commonwealth we say this isn’t farewell, but until we meet again. Thank You! #gc2018

— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) April 15, 2018

16:51 IST

Commonwealth Games chief executive, Ian Metcalfe, passes on the CGF flag to Birmingham Lord Mayor, Councillor Anne Underwood.

16:49 IST

The Commonwealth Games Federation flag has been lowered and will be handed over to Birmingham, where the 2022 edition of the CWG will be held.

16:46 IST

The David Dixon Award for Outstanding Sporting Spirit goes to New Zealand weightlifter David Liti

New Zealand weightlifter David Liti has received the David Dixon Award for outstanding sporting spirit at @GC2018. After his medal ceremony in the Men’s 105kg+ Weightlifting he offered to assist his Samoan rival who was left in a wheelchair after injuring himself in the final. pic.twitter.com/6YycMrFzmG

— Commonwealth Games Federation (@thecgf) April 15, 2018

16:40 IST

Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie declares Gold Coast 2018 to be a "fantastic Games". This has been the first edition of the CWG where competition in para-sports has been held simultaneously. 

16:37 IST

Watch: You may not have seen Usain Bolt in this party mood before

.@usainbolt plays the DJ at #GC2018 closing ceremony. #UsainBolt pic.twitter.com/YbpxK2KY0W

— Jaspreet Sahni (@JaspreetSSahni) April 15, 2018

16:33 IST

The #GC2018 Closing Ceremony is well underway, celebrating the athletes, volunteers, communities and young people that have made the Games fantastic. pic.twitter.com/4ypL2Rqxaf

— Commonwealth Games Federation (@thecgf) April 15, 2018

16:29 IST

That's the moment of the Closing Ceremony so far!

The legendary Usain Bolt is on stage, and as a DJ. He is showing his moves all right.

16:19 IST

The Gold Coast 2018 Closing Ceremony is warming up nicely

Time to get this party started! #GC2018 #ClosingCeremony pic.twitter.com/Q90wAQMqMI

— Belinda Seeney (@BelindaSeeney) April 15, 2018

16:08 IST

Watch: Boxing legend MC Mary Kom on India's stupendous performance and her own historic gold medal.

Golden girl @MangteC's message on India's historic performance and her gold medal win! #PunchMeinHaiDum #GC2018 #GC2018boxing #CWG2018 pic.twitter.com/px2iteVftZ

— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) April 15, 2018

16:00 IST

@AmySharkMusic kicking off the ceremony!#GC2018 #ShareTheDream pic.twitter.com/3tVm4Bhgoq

— 7CommGames (@7CommGames) April 15, 2018

15:59 IST

Hmm... hard to ignore the vast blocks of empty seats at #GC2018 closing ceremony pic.twitter.com/0QrnRjp3wW

— Belinda Seeney (@BelindaSeeney) April 15, 2018

15:56 IST

#TeamIndia standing taller!

All thanks to the efforts and hard work put in by our wonderful #Athletes & support staff. Billions back home are proud of our #GC2018 #CommonwealthGames #Champions

We'll see you soon for the Closing ceremony at 3pm in #CarraraStadium!#SHARETHEDREAM pic.twitter.com/nDETaFXCpv

— IOA - Team India (@ioaindia) April 15, 2018

15:46 IST

The official Gold Coast 2018 website mentions: 

"As the baton is passed to the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast will say its goodbyes and show the world that it knows a thing or two about throwing a great party."

15:40 IST

In 15 minutes from now, the Closing Ceremony of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 will begin at the Carrara Stadium, where the Indian contingent will be led by the legendary boxer Mary Kom, who won her first CWG gold medal (45-48 kg) earlier this week.