Pakistan (8 medals, 2 gold) performed below expectations but found joy in judoka Shah Hussain Shah’s silver. Bangladesh (only 2 medals, both bronzes in shooting) highlighted the struggle of nations where cricket overshadows Olympic sports.
Australia topped the medal table for the 13th time in 22 Games, with 178 medals (67 gold). The nation’s swimming squad, led by Emma McKeon (six gold medals, becoming the most decorated Commonwealth athlete of all time with 14 career golds), and the athletics team, with high-jumper Eleanor Patterson, showcased a sporting system that thrives on Commonwealth competition as a stepping stone to Olympics. xxcxx 2022 commonwealth countries