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It was a carnival-like atmosphere at the renovated Alexander Stadium here as a glittering closing ceremony marked an end to the high-octane edition of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, from the sounds of Bhangra to the powerful performance of Apache Indian.
Over the previous 11 days, more than 4,500 competitors from 72 different nations competed.
India finished with 61 medals, five fewer than their total from the Gold Coast Olympics four years prior.
As per custom, the Commonwealth Games Federation flag was lowered to signify the conclusion of the Birmingham Games and was given to the Australian state of Victoria, who will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
As per custom, the Commonwealth Games Federation flag was lowered to signify the conclusion of the Birmingham Games and was given to the Australian state of Victoria, who will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Prince Edward formally invited the Australian state of Victoria to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games and “declared Birmingham 2022 closed.”
“You’ve motivated us, and hopefully the generations to come. You have shown what binds us together. I declare Birmingham 2022 closed on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen, our patron, and in the Commonwealth Games Federation’s name “As fireworks illuminated the Birmingham sky, he said.
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