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2018 Commonwealth Games: India finish with record haul as Gold Coast bids goodbye

Updated On Aug 22, 2018 12:53 PM IST

If the opening was about history and traditions, the signing off was all about celebration as Gold Coast threw a big party to mark the end of the 21st Commonwealth Games with the legendary boxer M C Mary Kom carrying the flag for India at the closing ceremony.

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Flag-bearer MC Mary Kom leads the Indian contingent during the closing ceremony of 2018 Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast on Sunday. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Flag-bearer MC Mary Kom leads the Indian contingent during the closing ceremony of 2018 Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast on Sunday. (PTI)

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India’s total of 66 medals is the third highest haul for India in the history of the CWG. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India’s total of 66 medals is the third highest haul for India in the history of the CWG. (PTI)

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Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolts plays the DJ desks during the closing ceremony. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolts plays the DJ desks during the closing ceremony. (REUTERS)

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The Commonwealth Games flag is hoisted during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The Commonwealth Games flag is hoisted during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. (AFP)

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The closing ceremony was a well managed affair. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The closing ceremony was a well managed affair. (REUTERS)

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Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium. (AFP)

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The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games saw Australia finish on top of the medals tally. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games saw Australia finish on top of the medals tally. (AFP)

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New Zealand weightlifter David Liti receives the David Dixon award for outstanding athlete of the Commonwealth Games. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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New Zealand weightlifter David Liti receives the David Dixon award for outstanding athlete of the Commonwealth Games. (AP)

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Fireworks erupt on the surfers' paradise beach as the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony take place. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks erupt on the surfers' paradise beach as the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony take place. (AFP)

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