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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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games

Musical acts and a tribute to Peaky Blinders featured.

The Independent UK

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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 Guardian - AU

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 New Daily

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

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

The Hindu

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.

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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 Guardian - 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?

The Independent UK

Three Gang Members Facing Jail After Being Convicted Of Shooting A Young Boy Using Homemade Gun

The convicts will face lengthy jail terms when they are sentenced on October 7, 2022.

Zenger

Team England celebrate ‘exceptional’ Commonwealth Games medal tally

The host nation’s Chef de mission says he is proud of his ‘young, ambitious team’ after England won a record 176 medals in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Ten Sri Lankan athletes go 'missing' from Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The eight men and two women have not returned to their accommodation in the athletes village over the last few days.

Daily Record

Commonwealth Games closing ceremony: Australia finishes atop Birmingham 2022 medal tally as closing ceremony hands over to Victoria 2026

Birmingham organisers officially hand over the Commonwealth Games flag to Australia ahead of the 2026 Games, in a closing ceremony celebrating the cultures of both the West Midlands and Victoria.

ABC News

The 2022 Commonwealth Games in pictures

As Birmingham 2022 draws to a close, the PA news agency takes a look at the Games in pictures.

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How England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland fared at Birmingham 2022

There were medals galore for the home nations at the Commonwealth Games

Newsroom.co.nz

The final wrap: Best of Birmingham

A golden treble, flying rackets, stunning comebacks and unruly braids: LockerRoom hands out bouquets and brickbats to the Kiwi team at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham expects surge of tourism following success of Commonwealth Games

Event is on track to be most successful games in history with more than 1.5m tickets sold

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSPs furious as Humza Yousaf congratulates Scotland’s Commonwealth team

DESPITE the Tories' habit of thinking northern towns are in Scotland, Birmingham is very much in England ...

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The Independent UK

Monaco Diamond League schedule, times and start lists including Jake Wightman and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Wightman is back after landing bronze at Birmingham 2022 in the men’s 1,000m, while Jamaican sprint stars Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson star in the women’s 100m

AAP

Some Aussies broke team protocols: Thomas

Chef de mission Petria Thomas says some Australian team members flouted the nation's COVID protocols at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

AAP

Aussies are the table-toppers yet again

Australia has retained its status as the Commonwealth's sporting superpower but measured in medals, the Birmingham campaign was middling.

The Hindu

CWG 2022 | Sharath signs off in a golden blaze of glory

Beats Pitchford to win third gold at Birmingham; Sathiyan adds bronze to his gold and silver

Birmingham Post

Bar group backed by former Dragons' Den investor to open in Birmingham

The Cocktail Club will launch its 15th site and first in the Midlands in city centre former office block

AAP

CGF hopes 2022 Games success open doors

The Commonwealth Games Federation is confident more bidders will emerge for future Commonwealth Games following the success of Birmingham 2022.

AAP

Four-gold Eddie, Kookas in seventh heaven

Australia's men's hockey team have romped to a seventh gold from as many Commonwealth Games campaigns, dominating India 7-0 in Monday's final in Birmingham.

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