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Birmingham 2022 success highlights relevance of Commonwealth Games amid questions over future

The question was asked at the start and will be raised again now Birmingham 2022 is over: do the Commonwealth Games still have a place on the sporting calendar every four years?

Evening Standard

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix: Commonwealth Games medal haul raises hopes and expectations for Paris Olympics

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix has pledged to come back even stronger next season, after winning three Commonwealth Games medals — including double gold — at Birmingham 2022.

Evening Standard

Birmingham 2022: Guardian writers’ Commonwealth Games awards

Best, worst and funniest things from our team after a memorable, sunshine-filled 12 days in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

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What will be the legacy of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Organised at relatively short notice after initial host Durban was forced to pull out, Birmingham has lived up to its reputation as one of Britain’s most diverse cities

The Independent UK

Sir Chris Hoy rates Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games a 'massive success'

Six-time Olympic champion gives his verdict on the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the future for British athletes on the world stage.

Wales Online

Airbnb pledges £500,000 for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games tourism legacy

Online hosting platform hopes the fresh injection of capital will 'preserve, celebrate and showcase' the West Midlands' cultural assets and attract visitors from across the world

Birmingham Post

Katie Sadleir: Birmingham has been like Disneyland on steroids

The chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation said this year’s event has exceeded all expectations.

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Ozzy Osbourne's Commonwealth Games performance disrupts BBC News as rocker springs surprise

Legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne was the big surprise at Monday's Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in Birmingham

Chronicle Live

CWG 2022: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles to script India's success story

BIRMINGHAM: Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games.

The Times of India

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…

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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

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.

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ABC News

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.

The Times of India

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

Newcastle Herald

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.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

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.

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