Top 10 memorable moments: From weightlifters and boxers going berserk, to Kiwis getting emotional, this Comm Games had it all!

April 15, 2018

With the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast coming to an end, 1 NEWS NOW takes a look back at some of the memorable moments which made it so entertaining!

1: A defeated Zambian boxer launched an astonishing foul-mouthed tirade at his Australian rival, busting in on his opponent's interview by a TVNZ Te Karere reporter.

2: Kiwi gold medal weightlifting hero David Liti showed great sportsmanship after his medal ceremony on Monday night, offering to assist his Samoan rival who was left in a wheelchair after injuring himself in the men's 105kg+ weightlifting final.

3: It wasn't all happy scenes at the Commonwealth Games weightlifting after Papua New Guinea lifter Steven Kari won gold in the 94kg category, his Canadian rival lost the plot backstage.

4: Kiwi swimming hero Sophie Pascoe collapsed after her gold medal win in the pool.

5: Kiwi weightlifter Laurel Hubbard suffered a career ending injury going for a record lift.

6: Shocking scenes engulfed the men's marathon at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, as the race leader collapsed to the ground in exhaustion.

7: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has Dame Valerie Adams to thank for a key piece of new parenting advice.

8: Kiwi weightlifter David Liti falls to his knees to share emotional hug with his coach after winning gold.

9: Joelle King consoled a disconsolate Paul Coll after their mixed doubles squash loss.

10:Silver Ferns captain Katrina Grant couldn't hide her emotions, reduced to tears after New Zealand's 54-45 loss to England at the Commonwealth Games.

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