As competition came to an end on the last day, England continued to add to their already impressive medal total, capping the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
As the 11-day tournament came to a triumphant conclusion, the PA press agency offers its reflections on Monday’s events here.
Squash triumph – Day Eleven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Declan James and James Willstrop celebrated winning the men’s squash doubles match (Mike Egerton, PA)
Declan James and James Willstrop defeated fellow countrymen Daryl Selby and Adrian Waller 11-3, 7-11, 11-9 to win the gold in men’s squash doubles. James was particularly happy with his victory because he was worried he wouldn’t make it to the Games after tearing a three-inch muscle in his quad two months prior.
Day Eleven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, featuring Sirieix talent
Spendolini Andrea After winning her second gold medal of the Games, Sirieix celebrated (David Davies/PA)
In the mixed synchronized 10m platform, Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Noah Williams won their second gold medal of the Games. The 17-year-old had already taken home gold in the synchronized event and silver on the 10m platform. With a score of 333.06, the pair won, while Kyle Kothari and Lois Toulson, teammates from England, took home silver.
Day Eleven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Bronze in hockey
The men’s hockey team representing England returned home with a bronze medal (Martin Rickett/PA)
After a thrilling 6-3 victory over South Africa, England’s men’s team secured bronze in the hockey competition. After losing to Australia in the semifinals, South Africa took a two-goal lead in the second quarter, but goals from Rhys Smith, Liam Ansell, Zach Wallace, and Sam Ward, together with a double from Phil Roper, gave them some reward.
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Picture of the Day: Day Eleven of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
In the men’s singles table tennis final, Liam Pitchford narrowly lost (Tim Goode/PA)
Luke Littler secures the Premier League with a nine-darter.
The 17-year-old sensation’s fairytale odyssey has a new chapter now that he secured the title in his rookie season with a nine-darter.
Luke Humphries was defeated 11-7 by Littler in a rematch of the World Championship final, and Littler got his revenge.
Littler stated, “To all the doubters, you’re not doubting me any more!” after hoisting the prize.
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