Commonwealth Games 2022: Highlights: India finish fourth on the points table with 61 medals in their kitty

It’s a wrap in Birmingham! It has been an absolutely thrilling and exciting eleven days, covering the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games, but as all good things come to an end, it is time to wrap up our coverage of the exciting Games. With several records broken, history made and memories to last a lifetime, the Birmingham Games has been the biggest-ever Commonwealth Games. The Indian contingent had a memorable run as they ended fourth on the points table, with 61 medals in their kitty - including 22 gold medals, 16 silver medals and 23 bronze medals. Australia finished on top of the table with 178, followed by hosts England at second place with 176 medals and Canada completing the top three with 92 medals in their kitty. A dazzling closing ceremony brought the curtains down as Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, declared the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games over!

Over to Victoria:

The Games are heading back to Australia for 2026... "Let us reconcile, smile, and walk together joyfully."

Over to you, Victoria. 🇦🇺 #Birmingham2022 | #ClosingCeremony | #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/oMncO5aW2J

— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 8, 2022

India's flagbearers at the closing ceremony:

The Birmingham Games has been officially closed. Over to Victoria next!

A superb performance by Black Sabbath keeps the spectators on their feet

What a way to bring it all to an end!

Thank you, Birmingham. Thank you, thank you, thank you!@ozzyosbourne @tonyiommi @wakemanofficial#B2022 #ClosingCeremony #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/2UoSFrqoeH

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

a dazzling performance:

🤩 @JorjaSmith gives an incredible performance at the Closing Ceremony and pays tribute to legendary Birmingham rockers @judaspriest!

Did you know that Jorja, from Walsall, has been writing her own songs since she was 11!?#B2022 #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/YC9IvdHSXb

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

Over to Victoria: The state of Victoria, Australia will be the next host of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

The flag of the Commonwealth Games Federation was lowered to mark the end of the Birmingham Games and handed over to Victoria to mark the end of the Birmingham Games.

A recap of the 11 action-packed days in Birmingham.

Sport is just the beginning. 🥇

Over the last 11 days, performances of passion and pride set Birmingham alight.

Take a look at the highlights of a fantastic competition showcasing not just world class talent, but humanity, equality and destiny. ❤️#CommonwealthGames | #B2022 pic.twitter.com/S97BISFOPo

— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 8, 2022

David Dixon Award:

The David Dixon Award is presented to the Outstanding Athlete of the #CommonwealthGames, who shows an exceptional level of performance, commitment and fair play.

In 2022, it is awarded to @sgolympics' most decorated Commonwealth athlete, Feng Tianwei. 🇸🇬#B2022 pic.twitter.com/JPWUlTO9cE

— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 8, 2022

As the curtains drop, here's a look at the final medals table. India finished fourth with 61 medals.

THE FINAL MEDAL TABLE.🏅#CommonwealthGames | #B2022 pic.twitter.com/YeEx4YOPl8

— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 8, 2022

Panjabi MC performed during the closing ceremony:

The smiles say it all. 🤩

Our flagbearers and athletes proudly representing their country, celebrating an incredible 11 days of sport. #B2022 | #ClosingCeremony | #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/eHgtQy5Y3K

— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 8, 2022

The athletes parade

The smiles say it all. 🤩

Our flagbearers and athletes proudly representing their country, celebrating an incredible 11 days of sport. #B2022 | #ClosingCeremony | #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/eHgtQy5Y3K

— Commonwealth Sport (@thecgf) August 8, 2022

Artists performing at the closing ceremony

The athletes and fans enjoy a dazzling show

⭐ Golden performance⭐

Walsall-born superstar Goldie and Birmingham's Beverley Knight come together to perform Inner City Life. Fair to say, spectators in Victoria Square enjoyed that one!#ClosingCeremony #Birmingham@MRGOLDIE + @Beverleyknight pic.twitter.com/nFxpEpNjyh

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

Words of praise from the legend

Many congratulations to @sharathkamal1 🥇, @sathiyantt 🥉 & Indian Men's Hockey team 🥈.

As our #CommonwealthGames2022 campaign ends, I would like to appreciate our athletes who participated, and best wishes for all their future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/XPNmJue8PF

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 8, 2022

Punjab MC’s ‘Mundiya Tu Bachke’ ups the ante at the Alexander Stadium as a party atmosphere grips the closing ceremony

Fans were treated to Apache Indian’s performance as he kept the crowd on their toes with the hit single ‘Boom-shack-a-lack’.

Boom-Shack-a-lack!

You can download and listen to all the music from tonight's Closing Ceremony on Spotify.

👉https://t.co/yWRb4Vaojn pic.twitter.com/0o911N7UhY

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

Biggest Games ever

Birmingham 2022 has been the biggest Commonwealth Games ever, with more sporting sessions than ever before!

More than 5,000 exceptional athletes from across the Commonwealth have competed here in the West Midlands over the past 10 days!#B2022 #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/lS04lkKGnZ

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

Spectators at the Alexander Stadium enjoying the closing ceremony

With more sporting sessions than ever before, the Birmingham Games concludes as the biggest Commonwealth Games ever. More than 5,000 athletes have competed over the past 11 days from 72 nations and territories. Over the last week and a half 877 medals have been awarded.

Birmingham-born band Dexys performed their legendary hit ‘Come on Eileen.’

Birmingham was the third most bombed City during World War Two - but from the rubble came hope.

To the soundtrack of 100 Mile High City from Solihull band @OCSmusic, we see the city recovering from the ruins as the Closing Ceremony gets underway!#B2022 #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/FYJDLANj76

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

The athletes walk out with their flags

Glimpses from the closing ceremony:

Birmingham was the third most bombed City during World War Two - but from the rubble came hope.

To the soundtrack of 100 Mile High City from Solihull band @OCSmusic, we see the city recovering from the ruins as the Closing Ceremony gets underway!#B2022 #CommonwealthGames pic.twitter.com/FYJDLANj76

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

The closing ceremony gets underway with a dance performance showcasing the evolution of Birmingham during the industrial revolution

The closing ceremony gets underway

India’s flag bearers: Sharath Kamal and Nikhat Zareen to be India’s flag bearers for the Birmingham Games closing ceremony. The age-defying 40-year-old Sharath has a rich haul of four medals from the Birmingham edition of the Games. Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the light flyweight event.

After a spectacular show in Birmingham, the Indian wrestling contingent returns to base

Our Dhakad Wrestlers 🤼‍♂️🤼‍♀️ Are Back😍😍

Indian Wrestling contingent is back after a spectacular performance at #CommonwealthGames2022 🤩🤩

Let's greet them with our wishes & continue to #Cheer4India 🇮🇳

Welcome back Champs! @PMOIndia @ianuragthakur @NisithPramanik @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/RDE2NXphSR

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 8, 2022

Just a few minutes away for the closing ceremony. Let's take a look at a few photos from the glitzy the opening ceremony

Remember these moments from the Opening Ceremony?

Join us for the closing party, tonight at 8:30pm.https://t.co/8u2EKSwAjk#Birmingham2022 #CommonwealthGames #B2022 pic.twitter.com/oFxiAsgxg2

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022

Time for the curtains to drop on a spectacular Games

Birmingham, we have truly been overwhelmed with the amount of enthusiasm you have shown in welcoming the Commonwealth Games to the city. #ItsABrumTing #B2022 pic.twitter.com/vEBLZcXDy0

— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) August 8, 2022