Gold Coast,
\nIf the opening was about history and traditions, the signing off was all about celebration as Gold Coast threw a big party to mark the end of the 21st Commonwealth Games with legendary boxer MC Mary Kom carrying the flag for India at the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n
A packed Carrara stadium bid goodbye to the thousands of athletes and officials, who descended on this coastal city for 12 days of competition during which India pulled off its third-best ever medal count of 66, 26 of them gold.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe calibre of athletes has been unparalleled, showcasing world record holders, sporting greats and breakthrough performances from young athletes,\u201d Commonwealth Games Federation president Louise Martin said in his address.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the Games is coming to a close, the future of sport in the Commonwealth is very bright indeed. In fact, in 2018, the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Sport are more relevant than ever before,\u201d she further stated.<\/p>\n
After an opening that revolved around Australia\u2019s aboriginal heritage and one which stirred emotions, it was all about letting hair down at the closing.<\/p>\n
There were performances by several of Australia\u2019s singing stars, joined by flag-waving athletes. The Indian contingent was led by Mary Kom, who claimed a gold medal after making her event debut at 35.<\/p>\n
The ceremony also paid tribute to the 15,000 volunteers, called the Games Shapers, for their dedication in making the event a success. The volunteer force was made a part of the ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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