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Games Over

October 15, 2010 12:00 am • Last Updated: October 15, 2010 2:04 am

An Indian policeman stands guard near Jawaharlal Stadium in New Delhi, India, where the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games was held on Thursday. The most controversial games in history, marked by oppressive security and low spectator turnout, came to a close with no major glitches as India celebrated the finale with an extravagant cultural show.

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