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CWG 2022 Comes To An End In Birmingham With Glittering Closing Ceremony
CWG 2022 Closing Ceremony Highlights: The Commonwealth Games 2022 came to an end on Monday after a glittering closing ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
CWG 2022 came came to an end in Birmingham with glittering closing ceremony.© AFP
Commonwealth Games 2022 Closing Ceremony Highlights: The Commonwealth Games 2022 came to an end on Monday after a glittering closing ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. The Games flag was lowered and handed over Victoria, Australia which host the next edition of the CWG in 2026. The closing ceremony had kicked off with a performance from Solihull band Ocean Colour Scene. This was followed by a musical performance from the Birmingham-born band Dexys Midnight Runners. One of the biggest bands of all time, UB40 added more to the event, while other musicians and bands from the Midlands region entertained the crowd with their performance.
Here are the Highlights of the Commonwealth Games 2022 Closing Ceremony straight from the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham
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- 02:31 (IST)And the Games have closed!After 11 days of action-packed sport, the Games have been officially declared closed! Enjoy this final performance from Ozzy Osborn
- 02:15 (IST)Birmingham to Victoria, CWG baton moves onThe state of Victoria, Australia will be the next host of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.We now see the Flag Handover Ceremony, which signifies the official handover of the Commonwealth Games from Birmingham to Victoria, where in March 2026, it will deliver the first true multi-city Commonwealth Games in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Gippsland.
- 02:09 (IST)Feng Tianwei Wins David Dixon AwardSingapore's Feng Tianwei is recipient of the David Dixon Award
- 02:03 (IST)Put your hands together for Dame Louise MartinNow, we'll hear from Dame Louise Martin, President of the Games Federation after an incredible 11 days of sport!
- 01:45 (IST)Some Peaky Blinders To continue the entertainmentThe focus now shifts towards a sequence from dance theatre show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby
- 01:44 (IST)Musical flavours of the MidlandsFrom Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Walsall to Coventry, we've so far witnessed some different flavours of music from the Midlands.
- 01:39 (IST)Jorja Smith takes over after DJ Goldie's performanceJorja Smith mesmerises the crowd with her melodious voice. Jones was named Best British Female Artist at The Brit Awards in 2019 and is known for her song Be Honest
- 01:30 (IST)And now UB40 are hereUB40 have added some more flair to this closing ceremony. They are entertaining the crowd with their famous song "Red Red Wine". They will celebrate 45 years with a new album UB45 and a UK and Ireland tour
- 01:25 (IST)Apache Indian are hereApache Indian are the next to join the party with their hit single 'Boom-shack-a-lack'!
- 01:22 (IST)Nikhat Zareen and Achanta Sharath Kamal lead the Indian contingentNikhat Zareen and Achanta Sharath Kamal lead the athletes out with the Indian flag
- 01:18 (IST)Here come the flagbearers and athletesAthletes from the 72 participating countries take a walk around the Alexander Stadium
- 01:06 (IST)Dexys Midnight Runners in actionBirmingham-born band Dexys have entered the fray, performing their legendary hit 'Come on Eileen'.
- 00:45 (IST)T-15 minutes to goJust over 15 minutes left for the start of the CWG closing ceremony.
- 00:19 (IST)Sharath Kamal and Nikhat Zareen to lead Indian contingent paradeVeteran paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal and boxer Nikhat Zareen will be India's flagbearers for the closing ceremony
- 23:32 (IST)CWG Live: Hello!Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Commonwealth Games 2022 closing ceremony. The Alexander Stadium is ready to enthrall fans across the globe.
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