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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games recap – Mel Woods is named outstanding athlete of the Games as closing ceremony concludes with handover to Ahmedabad

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By Paul Hassall | Updated 03/08/2026 at 09:02 GMT+1

Relive the best of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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23:35
23:35
THAT'S IT FOR OUR LIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2026 GLASGOW COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Indeed, that is a wrap and the baton has been passed.
It’s been a cracking 11 days full of wonderful sporting action and human-interest moments.
It’s now time to say goodbye to Glasgow and roll on Ahmedabad 2030.
Good night!
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Watch the moving scenes as the Commonwealth flag is handed over at the end of Glasgow 2026

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23:30
23:30
ONE LAST LOOK AT THE FINAL MEDAL TABLE
Australia ended the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games head and shoulders above the rest with 70 Golds and 171 medals overall.
England came second with 29 Golds, with Canada third (19 Golds), India fourth and Scotland fifth.

23:25
23:25
FEATURE: A TOP 10 FROM THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games brought incredible sporting achievement, drama and tension across 11 memorable days.
But what were the best moments of this year's Games?
Callum Rice-Coates takes a look back at the best of the action.

23:15
23:15
WHAT A FINALE!
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Watch as Simple Minds - and a spectacular firework display - bring Glasgow 2026 to a close

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23:00
23:00
A MORE THAN WORTHY RECIPIENT
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'Outstanding athlete' Woods receives David Dixon Award to huge acclaim

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22:50
22:50
A FITTING TIME TO INDULGE IN ANOTHER LOOK AT THIS MONTAGE OF BEST MOMENTS
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Relive the best of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Thank you, Glasgow.
22:37
22:37
THE CLOSING CEREMONY CONCLUDES
Roll on, Ahmedabad 2030.
22:33
22:33
MORE SIMPLE MINDS
Jim Kerr quickly moves into another hit: 'Don't you (forget about me),' - great tune.
Meanwhile, outside the Hydro it's time for some fireworks!
22:30
22:30
THE ATHLETES GET INVOLVED IN THE CEILIDH TOO
Then we cut to a bit of rave music with the mop dancer made famous throughout the Games for his sharp moves taking the spotlight. Was it actually him? Not sure....
Anyway, quickly moving on, we finally get to Simple Minds.
'Alive and Kicking' is belting out around the Hydro.
Brings back memories of the launch of the English Premier League....
22:22
22:22
GLASGOW 2026 IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED
The dance troupe 'Diversity' are now on stage.
They are followed by a traditional 'ceilidh' as announced by DJ George Bowie.
22:17
22:17
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH WILL NOW CLOSE THE GAMES
Prince Edward is on stage and is making the farewell speech.
22:15
22:15
VIDEO: THE JOURNEY BEGINS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPORTING FLAG
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Watch the moving scenes as the Commonwealth flag is handed over at the end of Glasgow 2026

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22:10
22:10
THE PERFORMANCES CONCLUDE
The second is called 'the cultural jugalbandi' and involves instruments and more dancing.
The third brings a trio of male Indian singers to the fore.
The idea is for these performances to be a sort of Indian-Scottish mash-up.
22:00
22:00
PHOTO: DELTA GOODREM KICKED OFF THE CLOSING CEREMONY IN STYLE
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21:58
21:58
THE HANDOVER CONTINUES VIA DANCE!
'The world is one family' is the name of the current routine being performed by a vast number of Indian dancers.
21:55
21:55
MORE CEREMONIAL ADMIN
Scotland's flag is on one side of the stage and the India flag on the other, with the folded Games flag passed from person to person and into India's hands.
The neat exchange is accompanied by the song 'Caledonia' by Shereen Cutkelvin.
21:52
21:52
PRIOR TO THE CEREMONY DR RUKARE SPOKE TO TNT SPORTS ABOUT THE SUCCESS OF THE GAMES
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Glasgow has 'lived up to its billing,' says Commonwealths chief Rukare

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21:50
21:50
SCOTLAND'S MEL WOODS IS NAMED OUTSTANDING ATHLETE OF THE 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The award is given to the person, not just their performance, but for fair play and contribution to their team at the Games.
The President of Commonwealth Sport, Dr Donald Rukare hands over the David Dixon award as part of his speech.
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Watch: 'Justice served' as Woods wins again to secure gold for Scotland

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Woods on 'strange, wild' week after winning 400m T54 gold on home soil

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21:40
21:40
SPEECHES AND THE DAVID DIXON AWARD
The Chair of Glasgow 2026 Organising Company, George Black CBE is addressing the athletes and spectators in the Hydro.
Shortly, the gong for the 'outstanding athlete of the Commonwealth Games' will be handed out.
21:37
21:37
THE LOWERING OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES SPORTING FLAG
Time for a bit of ceremony as it is taken down outside the Hydro as night falls upon the city.