that 17 "unlawful non-citizens" who took part in the Commonwealth Games were still in Australia, 14 of which were from Ghana and Rwanda. A total of 13 remain unaccounted for, while four were in detention. The organising committee of the Games decided to bring in the athletes before the start of the closing ceremony. This caused an uproar on social media as, contrary to public expectations, none of the athletes were shown entering the stadium during the ceremony. Broadcast rights holders Channel 7 complained on air about the decision and concluded that, "it hasn't really lived up to expectations". Many spectators and athletes left during the ceremony, resulting in a half-empty stadium for much of the event. Following this, the ABC claimed that Channel 7 was briefed on the closing ceremony schedule, a claim which Channel 7 later refuted. Legacy Queensland's economy boost Predictions by Griffith University estimated that the Games are estimated to deliver a $2.5 billion rise to the economy of Queensland, including $1.8 billion to the Gold Coast. Events The city hosted the 17th Sport Accord World Sport and Business Summit from 5 to 10 May 2019 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on 9 December 2019 that the state of Queensland would make an official bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics featuring venues across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Without rival cities, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awarded the 2032 Olympics to Brisbane. See also Commonwealth Games celebrated in Australia 1938 Commonwealth Games – Sydney 1962 Commonwealth Games – Perth 1982 Commonwealth Games – Brisbane 2006 Commonwealth Games - Melbourne 2026 Commonwealth Games - Victoria State Commonwealth Youth Games celebrated in Australia 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games – Bendigo Olympic Games celebrated in Australia 1956 Summer Olympics – Melbourne 2000 Summer Olympics – Sydney 2032 Summer Olympics – Brisbane Paralympic Games celebrated in Australia 2000 Summer Paralympics – Sydney 2032 Summer Paralympics – Brisbane Deaflympics celebrated in Australia 2005 Summer Deaflympics – Melbourne References External links "Gold Coast 2018". Thecgf.com. Commonwealth Games Federation. "Results and Medalists—2018 Commonwealth Games". Gc2018.com. Gold Coast 2018. "Post Games Report—2018 Commonwealth Games" . Thecgf.com. Commonwealth Games Federation. "Official Website". Gc2018.com. Gold Coast 2018. 2018 Commonwealth Games Sports competitions on the Gold Coast, Queensland 2018 2018 in Australian sport April 2018 sports events in Australia