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Birmingham — Birmingham Common The Wealth Games reached an energetic conclusion on Monday by celebrating 11 days of compelling competition and sending the multisport event back to Australia in 2026 with renewed relevance and purpose.
Indeed, Birmingham have many reasons for rushing to the Olympics relief after Durban, South Africa, was stripped of them and delivered a hugely successful event by almost any standard. did.
More than 1.5 million tickets were sold as spectators packed into the venue, creating buzz across the West Midlands. The commotion will continue for years and could lead to a future Olympic bid, according to people familiar with the matter.
"These games were bold, lively, and very good," said Commonwealth Games President Louise Martin of his federation Alexander He to a packed stadium audience.
“Athletes, we asked you to seize the moment 11 days ago.You who have won 877 medals, broken 97 federal records and 4 world records,
"Finish these games, but remember that this is not the end."
More important than medals, By focusing on innovation, diversity and inclusivity rather than new arenas and stadiums, the Olympics has created a new identity for Birmingham.
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), sometimes viewed as a colonial relic of the British Empire, has set the Birmingham has looked to the innovative future of
Women's Events
For the first time in a major multisport event, the Commonwealth Games had more medal events for women (136) than men (134) overall He won eight podiums, the highest number of medals in para sports.
In 2026, her third of the last six tournaments, Australia topped the medal table again with 67 golds and her 178 total win.
England held. With the final day of competition approaching, they were just short with a total of 176 medals and 57 gold medals.
Many sports lacked depth, but not in pool.
The Australian, who brought his A-Team of Olympic champions and world record holders to Birmingham, laid siege to Sandwell his aquatic center and offered his 156 medals. obtained almost half (65 pieces) of gold.
Emma McKeon claimed that she was on the podium on her eight occasions, including six gold medals, taking the Australian to a total of 20 medals and her 14 gold medals. , the Commonwealth made her the most awarded and successful athlete in gaming history.
Host England bounced back from a disappointing defeat with gymnast Jake Jarman winning his four gold medals and swimmer Adam Peaty in his signature event, the 100m breaststroke. I sent a lot of cheers, such as winning the 50m.
Cricket Debut
There was no place more energetic than the Edgbaston Stadium. Women's cricket made its competition debut to rave reviews. Top-ranked Australia beat India to win the gold medal.
But part of the competition's unique charm is provided by participants from many small countries and regions.
Niue, with a population of just 1,600, had Dalton his bowl team consisting of his Prime Minister Tageraghi and his 14-year-old son Tukala.
But it was heavyweight boxer Duken Tsutakitoa Williams who took bronze and brought the first tournament medal to a small coral island in the South Pacific.
George Miller, 75, led Scotland to victory in his bowl of mixed B2/B3 pairs, becoming the oldest Commonwealth gold medalist in his Games history.
But the biggest star of the Olympics may have been the giant mechanical raging bull used in the opening ceremony. He then moved to Birmingham's Centenary his square, which drew large crowds each day.
The bull became so popular that a campaign was launched to prevent its demolition, and at least he would be kept alive until the end of September, and City Pride plans to use it in his parade. was erected (Reporting by Steve Keating of his in Birmingham, edited by Ken Ferris)