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Flowers, fanfare, festivities: CWG winners get fitting welcome
The big winners at the Commonwealth Games were received with much fanfare upon their arrival from the Gold Coast. Here are some of the best pictures.
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The Coast is clear, but golden memories remain
Gold Coast 2018 will forever be remembered for the smiling volunteers, the ruthless sun, and a beach drenched in blinding purple-gold lights. There was history to be made, and India did not disappoint.
In pictures: India at the Commonwealth Games
Relive the best of India in the Gold Coast after a memorable run at the Commonwealth Games.
ESPN India's favourite CWG moments
Twelve days, 218 athletes and 66 medals later, ESPN India staff members pick out their favourite moments from the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
Games officials could have helped collapsed runner
Scottish runner Callum Hawkins should have received help as soon as he came to grief in the Commonwealth Games marathon, respected international athletics official Brian Roe says.
Rugby
NZ women defeat Australia in sevens final.
New Zealand women edged out rivals Australia to the first ever rugby sevens gold at the Commonwealth Games, with a thrilling overtime 17-12 win.
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Rugby
New Zealand win rugby gold.
The New Zealand men's rugby sevens team defeated Fiji 14-0 to collect the inaugural Commonwealth Games gold medal.
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WATCH: Srikanth settles for silver.
Kidambi Srikanth loses to Lee Chong Wee in the finals of men's single of badminton
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Ugra: Why Gold Coast is India's best CWG ever
Forget Manchester 2002 and Delhi 2010. What India achieved over the last week in Gold Coast easily trumps the rest, and it's not just because of the medals won.
Five Indian performances that were world class
The standard of competition at the CWG is often lower than that found at the world level but a few Indian competitors showed they can be competitive at any stage.
Lee Chong Wei savours final CWG bow
Lee Chong Wei spoke of the Commonwealth Games with finality and the 2020 Olympic Games with a tentative shake of the head. The gold he won in Gold Coast is probably one of the last medals for badminton's superstar trudging in his mid-30s.
'Individual gold is iceing on the cake' - Saina.
Saina Nehwal talk about her victory against PV Sindhu in the women's badminton final
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The hits and misses of Gold Coast Games
Twelve days of intense competition have drawn to a close on the idyllic Gold Coast, with Australia regaining its Commonwealth dominance.
Badminton
Saina: 'I would place this medal next to my Olympic bronze'
Saina Nehwal reflects on her big win against PV Sindhu as she became the first Indian woman to win two golds in the women's singles event at Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand claim Games sevens double
New Zealand created history on Sunday by sweeping the Commonwealth Games sevens gold medals.
Blitzboks denied medal as NZ win gold at Commonwealth Games
New Zealand won gold in the Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens tournament but the major surprise was that South Africa didn't medal at al
Netball
England upsets Australia to win netball
England has upset Australia 52-51 to win gold in a massive netball boilover at the Commonwealth Games.
Boomers romp to Games gold
Australia are Commonwealth Games champions in men's basketball, thumping Canada 87-47 in Sunday's gold medal match on the Gold Coast.
Organisers looking into distressing marathon scenes
GOLDOC CEO Mark Peters confirmed an investigation is underway into the medical response for Scotland marathon runner Callum Hawkins after he collapsed while leading the men's marathon on the final day of the Commonwealth Games.
Shelley wins gold after leader collapses
Australian Michael Shelley won the gold medal in a dramatic men's marathon at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after Scottish leader Callum Hawkins collapsed in the gutter at the 40km mark.
Saina trumps Sindhu to win gold; Srikanth loses final in thriller
Saina Nehwal became the first Indian to win two singles golds at the Commonwealth Games after defeating PV Sindhu in straight games in the final, while Kidambi Srikanth won silver after losing to Lee Chong Wei in three games.
Field Hockey
Kookaburras' Knowles gets golden finish
Retiring captain Mark Knowles has bowed out a winner after the Kookaburras defeated New Zealand 2-0 to claim the Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Track and Field
Bolt questions his retirement
England has surprisingly ruled the Commonwealth Games sprint relays, with Jamaica's failure to grab gold prompting Usain Bolt to question his retirement.
De Rozario wins wheelchair marathon gold
Australian Madison de Rozario has won her second gold medal of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, taking out the women's wheelchair marathon.
Fearnley wins Games marathon gold
Australian Kurt Fearnley has won the gold medal in the men's wheelchair marathon at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
