Although they can still inspire, the Games no longer capture public consciousness like before. The 2030 centenary edition in India might be a good one to end on.

Glasgow will officially welcome Ahmedabad as the 2030 Commonwealth Games host city. The King's Baton Relay will travel across all 74 Commonwealth nations and territories. India…

Phil Batty said the event can carry on for another 100 years, saying: ‘The Commonwealth Games are relevant, matter and are here to last’

The curtain has come down on the action.

Ahmedabad will host the centenary Games, but funding beyond it is unclear.