Team Pacific signs off Glasgow26 with a judo medal, Silver Ferns gold as all eyes turn to 2030

Team Pacific ended the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on a high with Tonga adding one last medal, Norfolk Island celebrating a historic breakthrough and New Zealand reclaiming netball gold before the curtain came down on the 2026 Games.

The final day belonged to Tonga's Paula Monta, who claimed bronze in the men's +100kg judo division. He also carried his nation's flag at the closing ceremony.

The medal is Tonga's first Commonwealth Games medal since 2010 and capped a memorable campaign for Pacific judokas.

Earlier in the day, Vanuatu's Alan Monthouel and Kaina Delrieu both won their opening judo contests to reach the quarter-finals before their medal hopes ended.

Fiji's Gerard Takayawa also competed in the men's heavyweight division as the Pacific's judo campaign wrapped up.

There was more reason to celebrate in the bowls where Norfolk Island's Shae Wilson won bronze in the women's singles - the territory's first medal of the Glasgow Games and only its third Commonwealth Games medal.

Watch Tongan judoka Paula Monta after his bronze medal win in Glasgow below.

"I've been getting messages of encouragement for a week from everyone back home," Wilson said after her win. "Being from such a small community, it makes it so much more special."

New Zealand then finished their campaign in style, defeating Jamaica 56-48 to win the Commonwealth netball title for the first time since 2010.

The Silver Ferns led from the opening whistle before holding off a determined fightback from the Sunshine Girls in front of a passionate Glasgow crowd.

The Silver Ferns celebrate after defeating Jamaica 56-48 to win the Commonwealth Games netball gold medal, New Zealand's first title in the sport since 2010. Photo/Glasgow2026

"We knew we had to be smart in attack and not give them too many opportunities because once they build momentum, they're very hard to stop," Silver Fern Georgia Heffernan told reporters after the game.

"Defensively it was a real grind, but we stayed in the contest, kept fighting, and after such a huge week, I couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved."

The victory secured New Zealand's third Commonwealth Games netball crown and completed another successful Games for Pacific athletes, who delivered medals across weightlifting, boxing, swimming, athletics, bowls, judo and netball.

As competition ended, athletes from across the Commonwealth gathered at Glasgow's Hydro Arena for the Closing Ceremony, where the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, praised competitors, volunteers and organisers for bringing the Commonwealth together through sport.

"So now, in time honoured tradition, I call upon the athletes from all countries and territories of the Commonwealth to gather in four years' time in Ahmedabad, India, to celebrate the 24th Commonwealth Games and what will be the centenary of these Games.

"Until then, on behalf of His Majesty The King, our patron, and in the name of Commonwealth Sport, I proclaim Glasgow 2026 closed."

Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, officially declares the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games closed during the Closing Ceremony, inviting athletes to reunite in Amdavad, India, for the centenary Games in 2030. Photo/Glasgow2026

The colourful ceremony celebrated Scotland's culture before handing the Commonwealth Games baton to India's city of Amdavad, host of the 2030 Games.

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the city was ready to welcome the Commonwealth.

"It is a big responsibility, but we are ready," Sanghavi said at the closing ceremony. "We will learn from Glasgow's excellence and carry those learnings forward."

He said Amdavad would build on Glasgow's success with modern venues, strong transport links and a warm welcome for athletes and fans.

"When you come to Amdavad you do not simply enter a host city, you enter a home."

The sports programme for 2030 has yet to be confirmed, although organisers say it is expected to feature between 15 and 17 sports, with cricket among the events being considered.

Pacific nations finished Glasgow 2026 with a combined 10 medals highlighted by record-breaking performances, breakthrough medals and a new generation of athletes making their mark on the Commonwealth stage.

Australia finished on top of the medal table with 70 gold medals, followed by England (26) and Canada (24) before attention turned to Amdavad 2030.

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