Birmingham bids adieu to Commonwealth Games 2022

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. More than 4,500 athletes competed from 72 countries over the past 11 days. India finished with 61 medals, five less than their tally four years ago at Gold Coast. Mirabai Chanu, Achinta Sheuli triumphed in weightlifting by winning Gold while PV Sidhu won Gold in badminton. India also won Gold in Lawn Bowls. Here are the glimpse of the evening:

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Published 09.08.22, 11:03 AM

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India's flag bearers Ahanta Sharath and Nikhat Zareen during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, 2022 at Alexander Stadium.

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As Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games, spectators gather at Alexander Stadium to witness the grand ceremony

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Birmingham's pop rock band, Dexys Midnight Runners perform during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG).

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Flag Bearers of participating countries hold the national flags of their respective countries during the ceremony at Alexander Stadium.

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The closing ceremony witnessed heartfelt performance from young artists at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, UK.

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Indian athletes with coaches arrive during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022, at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, UK

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John Crabtree OBE, Chairman of the Birmingham 2022 Organising Committee, speaks during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG)

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Bhangra artists perform during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022, at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, UK, Monday

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Stilt-walkers decked up in colourful clothes during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium.

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Artists performing at the grand closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium.

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