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Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Opening ceremony of 22nd edition, in pics
The 22nd Commonwealth Games kicked off in spectacular fashion with a stunning opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday (July 28). Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Queen's baton did not miss a single day or territory during its journey to Birmingham. Taking five months to build and standing 10m high, the raging bull is pulled along by female chain-makers. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at glittering CWG 2022 opening ceremony.
Indian flagbearers Manpreet Singh and PV Sindhu
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Hockey captain Manpreet Singh and badminton star PV Sindhu were the two flagbearers for India at the CWG 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)
Prince of Wales declaring the Games open
Prince of Wales reads out the Queen's message to declare the 22nd Commonwealth Games open. (Source: Twitter)
Fireworks during the CWG 2022 opening ceremony
Fireworks at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham during the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)
Hosts England at nations parade
Hosts England make an appearance at the nations parade during the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony in Birmingham. (Source: Twitter)
Australia contingent at CWG 2022 opening ceremony
Australia contingent, the hosts of 2018 CWG, during the nation's parade at the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)
Giant Bull at the CWG 2022 opening ceremony
Gargantuan bull in the Alexander stadium during the CWG 2022 opening ceremony, pulled along by overworked, underpaid female chain makers of the Industrial Revolution. Till the time the raging bull was there going on a rampage, it was the cynosure of all eyes at the glittering ceremony. (Source: Twitter)
Indian contingent at nations parade
Indian contingent arrives during the nations parade with hockey captain Manpreet Singh carrying the flag at the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony. (Source: Twitter)
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