The Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony was held at OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow on August 2, 2026. The Commonwealth Games flag was formally handed over to Ahmedabad, Gujarat — the host city of CWG 2030, marking India's first Commonwealth Games hosting since New Delhi 2010. The ceremony featured a spectacular cultural showcase including performances by Shankar Mahadevan and Manushi Chhillar representing India's heritage. India concluded with 39 medals (13G+17S+9B) in 4th place.
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CWG 2026 Glasgow Closing Ceremony — Commonwealth Games Flag Handed to Ahmedabad for 2030 Games; Cultural Extravaganza
Key Points
- The Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony was held at OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow on August 2, 2026
- The Commonwealth Games flag was formally handed over to Ahmedabad, Gujarat — the host city of CWG 2030, marking India's first Commonwealth Games hosting since New Delhi 2010
- The ceremony featured a spectacular cultural showcase including performances by Shankar Mahadevan and Manushi Chhillar representing India's heritage
- India concluded with 39 medals (13G+17S+9B) in 4th place
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• CWG 2026 Closing: August 2, OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow; CWG flag → Ahmedabad (CWG 2030) • Performers: Shankar Mahadevan + Manushi Chhillar; India cultural showcase • CWG 2030 Ahmedabad: India's first CWG hosting since New Delhi 2010; India bid for 2036 Olympics • India CWG 2026: 39 medals, 4th place; CWG mascot 'Finnie' (Loch Ness Monster)
