The Commonwealth Games wrapped up at Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast but viewers weren't particularly impressed with the closing ceremony. Usain Bolt joins the party as the 2018 Commonwealth Games ends with a funfilled closing ceremony on the Gold Coast. WHILE the Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony fell flat of memorable moments, organisers have been told to lift their game for the Closing Ceremony. Gold medallist and Australian flag bearer Kurt Fearnley says Commonwealth Games organisers were wrong not to include the arrival of athletes in the closing ceremony broadcast. Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie has apologised for breaking tradition by not celebrating the athletes properly in the closing ceremony, admitting it was a stuffup and that we. Katie Noonan to perform at Comm Games closing ceremony It is such an honour to be a part of this incredible event and to be sharing the stage with such beautifully powerful women, Jade said. 2018 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony. Skip to Navigation; Skip to Content; Skip to footer; Sign in. Change language and content: Feedback Today. The 2014 Commonwealth Games has formally closed with a spectacular ceremony at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Kylie Minogue, Lulu, Deacon Blue and more than 2, 000 performers brought the. After an opening ceremony that left some wanting more, the 2018 Commonwealth Games will be coming to an end after 11 days of swimming, boxing and basketball on Australias Gold Coast. THE trendy US PR gurus behind the embarrassing Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, which snubbed athletes in favour of a series of speeches and karaoke performances, pocketed a total of 46. It was supposed to roundoff a highly successful Commonwealth Games but the closing ceremony on the the Gold Coast has been given a thumbs down. THE stars on stage at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony have turned on musical director Katie Noonan describing the show as a karaoke fest that totally misread the mood. 22: 55 But, before we do, what better way to end our Closing Ceremony live blog than with a word from the Commonwealth Games Federation itself. Here is it's thought on the Closing Ceremony. The curtain will draw on the XXI Commonwealth Games on 15 April but not before one final celebration in true Gold Coast style. Eleven days after a spectacular opening, the Closing Ceremony will deliver a fitting tribute to the remarkable athletic feats, extraordinary teamwork and marvellous community participation on show throughout the Games. Some critics of the Commonwealth Games 2018 opening ceremony said it fell sort of flat, with not too much to remember. Not ideal for organisers, given the millions (17 million Usain Bolt steals the show as a DJ in the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony. England's first ever paratriathlete gold medallist Jade Jones, 22, carried England's flag after coming third in the. The Closing Ceremony celebration will give everyone a chance to relive the highlights of the Games along with surprise performances and special guests to see out the Games in style. Find out more about Hampden Park Find closing ceremony tickets The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games will be two of the biggest celebrations the Gold Coast and Queensland have ever seen. Bolt made an energetic appearance during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony in the Gold Coast. Obviously a Commonwealth Games medal is. There's news on who is playing at the closing ceremony, the coach who disappeared during a competition and a nineminute medal in The Games Guide The Gold Coast Games drew to a close with a glittering Closing Ceremony at the Carrara Stadium. India finished with their best ever show at an overseas Commonwealth Games, ending up third on the medals tally with 26 gold, 20 silver and 20 bronze. As the baton is passed to the 2022 Commonwealth. Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie has taken full responsibility for not broadcasting the athletes' entrance into the closing ceremony last night. Channel Seven host Johanna Griggs has hit back at claims the Australian TV network was aware athletes would be largely left out of the broadcast of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony before. A contrite Peter Beattie has apologised for the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony after athletes were left out of the broadcast, earning a scathing onair broadside from the Channel Seven hosts. Gold Coast Commonwealth Games chief Peter Beattie admits organisers botched Sundays closing ceremony, accepting criticism that longwinded speeches had fans rushing for the exits while athletes. Welcome to the official website of XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Get information on sport events, tickets, venues, opening and closing ceremony, Queens Baton Relay 2010, volunteers, sponsorships and more After a closing ceremony that barely focused on athletes and featured long, rambling speeches, Gold Coast Commonwealth Games chairman Peter Beattie has admitted organisers got it wrong. Watch an encore presentation of the closing ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on CBCSports. Karl Stefanovic took Commonwealth Games boss Peter Beattie on Monday to task over Sunday's disastrous closing ceremony, but was slammed online for the 'rude' interview. The closing ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games was held on 15 April 2018 in the Carrara stadium, Gold Coast. The worldwide broadcast began at 20: 30 and finished at 22: 30 AEST, lasting almost two hours. The closing ceremony started with a performance of Australian. THE Commonwealth Games will be broadcast on BBC1, and that is the same for the Closing Ceremony which will be on air from 10. You can also watch all the action on the BBC website. Home Celebrate Ceremonies Glasgow 2014 Closing Ceremony. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games has been described as the best ever Games and this sendoff is a fitting tribute, featuring over 160 tonnes of staging, over 3000 props, 454 flags and. Watch videoThe Commonwealth Games came to a close in Gold Coast, Australia on Friday night and people are still mad. Its being hailed as a disaster, with athletes never being shown on TV, and an event so. The Gold Coast Games came to an emotional close with songs and poetry about history, unity, equality and inclusivity. The flag was passed to Birmingham, host of the 2022 edition, and similar. John Farnham performed the same song at the closing ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Oath The Firstpost said Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2018 celebrates indigenous culture, beaches and diversity. THE Commonwealth Games has officially ended in a storm of controversy with Channel 7 hosts Basil Zempilas and Jo Griggs savaging organisers of the Closing Ceremony in a heated live TV spray. Watch BBC TV coverage and follow text updates of the closing ceremony from the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Flag bearer for Australia, Kurt Fearnley and Australian teammates enjoy the atmosphere during the Closing Ceremony for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at. Peter Beattie is falling over himself to apologise for the fiasco that passed as a Commonwealth Games closing ceremony last night. Peter Beattie has apologised for the Commonwealth Games closing ceremonys brushing aside of athletes but Australian flagbearer Kurt Fearnley wants to focus on the positives of the Gold Coast event. Athletes watch fireworks light up Carrara Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Organisers have apologised for not putting the athletes at the centre of the ceremony. The Commonwealth Games come to an end on Sunday, giving Australia its last chance to scoop up more medals. THE final day of the Commonwealth Games has arrived and theres plenty of. GOLDOC chairman Peter Beattie has apologised for a stuffup at the closing ceremony of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after athletes were marginalized from the television broadcast and a. Lauded by organisers as inspirational and innovative, the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games come to an end in a heavily criticised closing ceremony, with Channel Seven's hosts ripping into the event's. Next Commonwealth Games host city Birmingham puts on a show at the Gold Coast 2018 closing ceremony. ORGANISERS of last nights Commonwealth Games closing ceremony are today in damage control as athletes, commentators and the general public pile on. Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2018 Closing Ceremony Live Streaming: Mary Kom will be the flagbearer for India in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2018 scheduled to take place on Sunday. News, pictures and review of Glasgow 2014 closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games, with music from Kylie Minogue and Lulu at Hampden Park Welcome to the official channel of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Join us on our journey to the Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games and the Gold Coast 20.