22nd Commonwealth Games kicks off at Birmingham in UK

Birmingham: The 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked off with a glitzy opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham last night. A total of 2,000 performers traced the story of Birmingham's past and present. 

A Giant animatronic bull took center stage during the opening ceremony. A total of 72 teams took part in the parade into Birmingham's Alexander Stadium. PV Sindhu and Manpreet Singh were



India’s flag-bearers at the parade of the CWG opening ceremony.

A total of 54 nations are participating in this sports extravaganza and 6,500 athletes will compete in 280 medal events. The event will be held till the 8th of August. A 215-member Indian contingent, which includes 111 male players and 104 female players, will compete in 15 sporting events in Birmingham.