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.
