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Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony: Glasgow Passes Hosting Baton To Amdavad

The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow officially came to a close on Sunday with a vibrant handover ceremony at the Hydro, passing the baton to India for the centenary edition in Ahmedabad 2030. Boxer Jaismine Lamboria proudly carried the Tricolour during the athletes' parade alongside competitors from 74 nations. The transition featured a stunning cultural showcase celebrating India's diversity under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," spearheaded by Shankar Mahadevan and Manushi Chhillar, with Neeraj Chopra and PT Usha officially receiving the Commonwealth Flag. Prince Edward formally declared the Games closed, sending off athletes to reunite in India four years from now. India wrapped up their Glasgow campaign strong, finishing fourth in the standings with 39 total medals (13 gold, 17 silver, nine bronze) as the countdown to Ahmedabad 2030 officially begins.

Singer Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
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Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria and other athletes during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria and other athletes during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Indian artist Shankar Mahadevan performs during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Indian artist Shankar Mahadevan performs during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Bollywood actor and Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar performs with other artistes during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
Bollywood actor and Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar performs with other artistes during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Indian sitarist and singer Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performs with other artistes during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
Indian sitarist and singer Rishab Rikhiram Sharma performs with other artistes during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), at OVO Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Ravi Choudhary
Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Sandi Thom performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Sandi Thom performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
President of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare, second left passed the baton to Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association of India, and then to Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
President of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare, second left passed the baton to Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha, President, Commonwealth Games Association of India, and then to Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Delta Goodrem performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Indian performers dance during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, India is due to hold the Commonwealth games in 2030.
Indian performers dance during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, India is due to hold the Commonwealth games in 2030. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Indian performers dance during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, India is due to hold the Commonwealth games in 2030.
Indian performers dance during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, India is due to hold the Commonwealth games in 2030. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Shereen Cutkelvin performs during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Shereen Cutkelvin performs during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
David Dixon Award is presented by President of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare to Scottish athlete Melanie Woods during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
David Dixon Award is presented by President of Commonwealth Sport Donald Rukare to Scottish athlete Melanie Woods during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Britain's Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, left sits next to Harsh Sanghavi future OC Chair for the Commonwealth Games in India 2030, during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Britain's Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh, left sits next to Harsh Sanghavi future OC Chair for the Commonwealth Games in India 2030, during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Performers wearing unicorn headdresses take part in the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Performers wearing unicorn headdresses take part in the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Scottish athlete Reuben Ward dances wearing a traffic cone style hat during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
Scottish athlete Reuben Ward dances wearing a traffic cone style hat during the closing ceremony for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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