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Commonwealth Games 2022, Opening Ceremony: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh lead India's contingent

Commonwealth Games 2022: Opening Ceremony, Updates from Birmingham.

Written By: India TV Sports Desk New Delhi Updated on: July 29, 2022 6:31 IST
The event is set to begin on 11:30 PM on July 28.
Image Source : PTI The event is set to begin on 11:30 PM on July 28.

Commonwealth Games 2022, Opening Ceremony: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh lead India's contingent

  • PV SIndhu and Manpreet Singh are leading India's contingent. 
  • Asian countries are out next. Bangladesh is the first to come out followed by India. 
  • Time for the African contingent to take the stage.
  • Suzie Bates, NZ cricketer, is being interviewed on the sidelines of the parade. She says she is lucky to be part of the event. 

  • The Australian contingent is out followed by Cook Islands and New Zealand. 

  • Malala Yousafzai walks out to loud applause. She welcomes everyone to Birmingham and thanks the entire world for their efforts concerning women's empowerment.
  • The segment meant to show the diversity of the city.
  • Ranjana Ghatak takes the lead.
  • Drummer-percussionist Abraham Paddy Tetteh start things

  • PV SIndhu and Manpreet Singh will lead India's contingent at the CWG Opening Ceremony.

Before the event goes live, here are some interesting facts you'd like to know. 

  • The first edition of these games was held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930. Commonwealth Games 2022 is its 22nd edition.
  • Cricket first became part of the Commonwealth Games in 1998.
  • To begin with, Durban was the host of the event. However, South Africa refused to organize the Games, citing its crippling economy.
  • All cricket matches will be held in Edgbaston.

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