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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