Commonwealth Games begins in Birmingham, PV Sindhu leads the Indian contingent

Australia was the first to participate during the parade during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022, being the host of the previous Games in accordance with the tradition of the Commonwealth Games. After which the countries of Oceania region, Africa, America, Asia, Caribbean and finally Europe were seen coming on the field.

#CommonwealthGames2022 opening ceremony kickstarts at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England pic.twitter.com/92WdaoTeZ9

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India’s badminton player PV Sindhu and men’s hockey team captain Manpreet Singh were made flag bearers during the Grand Opening Ceremony. At the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 held at Alexander Stadium, P.V. The Indian team arrived under the leadership of Sindhu and Manpreet Singh.

Shuttler PV Sindhu & hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony of #CommonwealthGames2022 at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England

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On the other hand, Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Bismah Maroof represented her country during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022. Bismah Maroof has returned to the Cricket World Cup after giving birth to her daughter earlier this year.

Let us tell you that the Commonwealth Games 2022 is being organized from 28 July to 8 August at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. During this, 215 athletes will represent India, who will participate in 141 events across 19 sports.