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Commonwealth Games Chief Looks to Bright, 'Edgy' Future

The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job". The 57-year-old former synchronized swimmer said the Games must show how "they are different and individual" from other events…

Asharq Al-Awsat

India's Commonwealth Games stars return home to a rousing welcome

NEW DELHI: Indian athletes, following their scintillating performance at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games (CWG), have started returning home to warm receptions on the beat of dhols and garlands giving the IGI airport a festive look.

The Times of India

Birmingham breathes fresh life into Commonwealth Games with ultimate sporting palate cleanser

Birmingham 2022 delivered thrilling entertainment and variety, while creating new sporting heroes

The Independent UK

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All the Welsh medal winners at the 2022 Commonwealth Games as Team Wales produce moments to remember

Wales finished eighth in the medals table at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Wales Online

CWG 2022: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty make all the right moves

On Monday, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty realised one of their main goals when they clinched the men's doubles gold in Birmingham. The pair's road to recognition has been long and winding, and success has not come easy.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally: six charts that explain Australia's success

Australia has topped the 2022 Commonwealth Games medal table. But that's not the whole story.

ABC News

CWG 2022: Sharath Kamal's legend grows by the day

Evergreen table tennis star, all of 40 and still going strong, wins singles gold after 16 long years

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Two gold, one silver and a bronze in Birmingham for Hunter athletes

NORTHS hockey player Matthew Dawson has sealed back-to-back Commonwealth Games gold as Hunter athletes finished the Birmingham campaign with four medals.

Newcastle Herald

CWG 2022: PV Sindhu brushes aside Li challenge, Lakshya Sen downs Yong to win gold medals

BIRMINGHAM: India more than made up for the disappointing mixed team's final loss a week back, with fine additions in gold in the singles events, and men's doubles.

The Times of India

CWG 2022: A finisher needed for Indian women's cricket team

After Sunday's heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the gold medal match of the Women's T20 competition of the 2022 Commonwealth Games at Birmingham, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and coach Ramesh Powar would do well to advertise for a finisher in the mould of MS Dhoni.

The Times of India

Musical evening with Bhangra and power-packed performance from ‘Apache Indian' marked the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games

BIRMINGHAM: From the beats of Bhangra to the power-packed performance of ‘Apache Indian,' it was a carnivalesque atmosphere at the refurbished Alexander Stadium here, as a dazzling closing ceremony brought the curtains down on the high-octane edition of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally: Australia beats India in hockey final and finishes Games on top of medal standings

Australia finishes the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the top of the standings and 10 gold medals ahead of second-placed England. See the final medal tally here.

ABC News

From Oliver Hoare's 1,500m win to the boisterous Birmingham crowds, here are our picks for the best moments from the 2022 Commonwealth Games

As the 2022 Commonwealth Games comes to a close, we reflect on some of the most magical moments from the past 11 days.

ABC News

Birmingham parties Games to a close

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have made a shock appearance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony as Birmingham partied, then handed over to Victoria.

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Daily Mirror

Birmingham gives kiss of life to Commonwealth Games with fortnight to savour

Gymnast Jake Jarman was a perfect choice for the host nation; an over achiever at a sporting festival exceeding every expectation

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne makes surprise appearance at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

The Aston-born musician, 73, was joined onstage by members of his rock band Black Sabbath for the explosive performance.

The Independent UK

Birmingham’s party atmosphere continues as Commonwealth Games draws to a close

Fans thronged to watch early morning rotations of rhythmic gymnastics just as they soaked up the star quality of the likes of Adam Peaty in the pool.

Daily Record

Gold medalist Eilish McColgan leads Team Scotland from Commonwealth Games as flagbearer

The lioness walked from the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham donned in a tartan kilt with a saltire proudly flown above her shoulders.

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The Independent UK

In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games

Musical acts and a tribute to Peaky Blinders featured.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s golden Games come to a close as Kookaburras win gold No 67

The men’s hockey team claimed a 67th gold medal for Australia – and a 1,001st of all time – on the final day of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The New Daily

Colour and triumph for Australia as Commonwealth Games close

Diving stalwart Melissa Wu carried the Australian flag at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham. Wu was given the honour after competing

The Hindu

The story behind triple jump’s golden day at the CWG

Despite the absence of a coach, they came up with the best results

ABC News

Diamonds return to the top at Commonwealth Games, their first major tournament victory in seven years

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was criticised for her tactics in Birmingham, but it was her insistence on depth and using her bench that saved Australia in the gold medal match against Jamaica, writes Brittany Carter.

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham got it right but future of Commonwealth Games is uncertain

The Games do not attract the very best athletes for every event and next edition in Australia is likely to be on a smaller scale

The Independent UK

Ten Commonwealth Games stars set to shine at Paris 2024 Olympics

Will the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham be Britain’s springboard to glory in two years’ time?

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