Postpublished at 12:44 British Summer Time 15 April 2018
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Now for a poem from Amerah Saleh.
More lyrical loveliness that boggles the mind with its impressive pace and inspires with its thought-provoking message.
2018 Commonwealth Games ends with spectacular closing ceremony
England beat Australia with last-second winner to take netball gold
Scotland's Callum Hawkins to stay in hospital overnight after collapsing in marathon
Team-mate Robbie Simpson wins bronze in hot conditions
Badminton: England's Adcocks win mixed doubles gold, Ellis & Langridge win men's doubles
Rugby sevens: England women & men both get bronze
England 2nd in medal table behind Australia; Wales 7th, Scotland 8th, NI 20th, IOM 34th
Alex Bysouth
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Now for a poem from Amerah Saleh.
More lyrical loveliness that boggles the mind with its impressive pace and inspires with its thought-provoking message.
Right, we've had an update on Scotland's Callum Hawkins.
The runner collapsed while leading the men's marathon in the early hours this morning, in distressing scenes that saw him trip over a kerb before hitting his head on a barrier.
We're pleased to report Hawkins is making a good recovery, and will stay in hospital overnight as a precaution.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Now for the Birmingham promo video...
It wouldn't be complete without a Peaky Blinders-inspired moment.
(PS. When's the new series due!?)
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
"While we can't promise sand and sea..." starts Lord Mayor of Birmingham councillor Anne Underwood, who most definitely was due to speak. "...we can offer you the warmest of welcomes."
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
This is like the family wedding where everyone has had a little too much and wants to get in on the act during the speeches - first your dad, then your grandfather, and before you know it all your uncles are up sharing anecdotes...
I've lost track of who was supposed to be speaking and who's just freestyling.
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Kyel Matin: Some decent flag folding there. Can they do my bedsheets?
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
"To Birmingham, I wish you every success, you're in for a great ride," adds Tate.
"And to all our visitors, I want you to be like a boomerang, return back to us soon."
Yes, Tom, I'm definitely pinching that closing line...
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Tom Tate, mayor of the Gold Coast, cranks up the crowd with his opening message.
"Gold Coast, we were awesome... you are amazing."
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Not only has Usain Bolt conquered the sprint world and played the decks at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, he can also take hands-free pictures of himself partying...
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Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
This is an interesting handover. The flag passes through four pairs of hands before reaching its intended host.
It's your responsibility now, Birmingham...
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
After a busy 11 days, BBC Sport's Steve Cram is enjoying the ceremony this evening and he expects it to be a lot of fun.
"This evening is all about youth and equality which have been central themes across the Games. We will also have a nod to Birmingham in 2022 where the next installment will come from. Australia have been great hosts and they love their sport."
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Of course, it's the flag handover.
Get ready Birmingham, this resplendent piece of cloth is coming your way... via a path carved out of athletes.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
This all feels very poignant in a way I'm not too sure why, perhaps that's what ballet does to you?
The Queensland Youth Ballet join the stage too, fluttering between the fairylights decorating the stage.
Very nice.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
We've had the singing and the speeches... time for some dance.
The Queensland Ballet take to a sparkling centre stage.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Liti joins four previous winners of the award - Welsh gymnast Francesca Jones won it at Glasgow 2014, Jamaican triple jumper Trecia Smith at Delihi 2010, Indian shooter Samaresh Jung in 2006 at Melbourne, and South African swimmer Natalie Du Toit at Manchester 2002.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
And the winner is... David Liti! The weightlifter from New Zealand takes it, he broke the Commonwealth record at +105kg to take gold and then pushed Lauititi Lui of Samoa, who had collapsed during the tournament, up on to the podium to take silver and share in the moment.
A nice touch.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Louise Martin CBE takes to the stage to present the David Dixon Award.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
So to the important stuff... who topped the medal table?
Well, the hosts scooped a whopping 198 medals, 80 of them gold, but there was plenty to shout about for the home nations too.
England finished second to their Australian hosts with 136 medals overall, while Wales collected 10 golds among their 36 podiums and Scotland return with 44 medals.
Northern Ireland, meanwhile, impressed in the ring with six boxing silver medals in their 12-medal haul.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Time for the dignitaries, cue speeches... so let's take a moment to look at some of the stats from the Gold Coast Games.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
A few of the Team England gymnasts are enjoying the goodbye party. And why not...