Verdict on the Commonwealth Closing Ceremony - I like it!
Just like uncoordination was the theme of the opening ceremony, the armed forces bands' display was so amazingly coordinated and awesome and colourful that it kinda made up for it. The Delhi kids once again outdid themselves. Some 2000 of them apparently were involved in it.
36 countries got at least 1 medal. 35 got none.
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL GAMES EVER for India. 38 Golds. 27 Silvers. 36 Bronze. 12 in Wrestling, Gold in 4x400m, Saina's Badminton Gold to get India to the 2nd place over England, clean sweep in Discuss, etc etc.
Shera finally makes an appearance! Shaan made an appearance and sang in his awesome voice too! Talking of singing, awesome choice of songs in the whole ceremony! Rail Gaadi Chuk Chuk Chuk Chuk which accompanied the volunteers' coming centre-stage was so awesome! Good job the 20,000 volunteers btw! Wish I was in India and could have been one of them!
Bravo to the Organising Committee. (Though it was still boo-ed). But they managed to pull it off without any major life-altering screw-up during the event. Salute to the defense forces. Apparently all flights were on time to ensure the Games could start on time as well.
This is how it all started in Melbourne. Ash looks a bit uncomfy standing there in the middle doing nothing, like a bait.
And now it has ended. Goodbye World! We (ok not me per se, but the people of Delhi and the whole of India for that matter, and me by extension) have really enjoyed hosting all of you at the Commonwealth Games 2010! Hope you have had an amazing experience in 'Incredible !ndia', and will come back some day to visit us again!
I feel almost sad and nostalgic seeing the flag folded and given to Scotland. But in light of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (the whole world as one family), I shall wish good luck to the next hosts, the land of men in skirts - Scotland. Let's hope they start preparing early enough! Their performance was certainly exciting and confident.
And it's still not over! Bollywood music is here finally, arguably India's biggest contribution to the world! With a long list of big names of singers/DJs. Great songs. Grand colourful dance. Rangoli dance floor (left by Delhi kids). What better way to end it!
And with a spectacular fireworks display, it is Thank You and Good Night.
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