Glasgow Games hailed best ever in rousing closing Ceremony


Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland August 3, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble

GLASGOW, Aug 3 (Reuters) – Hailed as the best ever Commonwealth Games by Federation president Prince Tunku Imran, Glasgow 2014 celebrated the end of a memorable 20th edition with a colourful closing ceremony on Sunday.

In a sporting festival recognised for the warmth of its welcome, the ceremony at Hampden Park fittingly celebrated the event loudly and proudly, much like the spectators have done at each sporting venue.

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