Qatar's goalscoring hero Bilal Mohammed Rajab dedicated the football team's gold medal to the fans. The hosts capped off Doha 2006 in the best possible manner by winning gold, their ninth of the Games, in the men's football final with a 1-0 victory against Iraq on Friday 15 December.

Qatar did it. They put on the best Asian Games ever, the biggest Asian Games ever, the most widely reported Asian Games ever, the highest standard of Asian Games in terms of both sporting achievement and planning ever - and they even won some medals too.

Thousands of people streamed into Khalifa Stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 where all Qatar and all Qataris said thank you and farewell to the athletes, officials and spectators who made these the Games of your Life.

More than 40,000 people will fill Khalifa Stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 - so arrive early to be sure you don't miss any of the show.

All good things must come to an end. But what an end it promises to be. Two major finals, both involving the host nation, will be followed by another superb show at Khalifa Stadium, where the closing ceremony for the 15th Asian Games will take place.