Commonwealth Games closing ceremony - how often are games held and where will it be next?

After 11 days of high-octane action, the 2022 Commonwealth Games - officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games - is set to come to an end.

The international sporting event, which took place in Birmingham this year – and was therefore called Birmingham 2022 – kicked off on July 28.

Showcasing the athletic talent of over 5,000 athletes from members of the 72 Commonwealth nations across 19 multiple sports, the Games will come to an end today (August 8) with a closing ceremony.