2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018

The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was a multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that was held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, between 4 and 15 April 2018. It was the fifth time Australia had hosted the Commonwealth Games and the first time a major multi-sport event achieved gender equality by having an equal number of events for males and females. The event saw the participation of over 4,400 athletes from 71 different nations and territories, competing in 18 different sports.

The opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games took place on 12 Apr 2018 at the Carrara Stadium. The ceremony was attended by Charles, Prince of Wales, who officially opened the games, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. The ceremony featured a mix of Australian culture and indigenous heritage, including a didgeridoo concert and a parade of nations.

The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games was hailed as a success, with many memorable moments and outstanding performances. The games saw Australia topping the medal tally with a total of 198 medals, including 80 gold, 59 silver, and 59 bronze. The event also left a lasting legacy, with significant infrastructure development in the Gold Coast region, including the construction of the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre and the upgrade of the Carrara Stadium.