Birmingham CWG
Birmingham CWG starts with a colourful ceremony
Birmingham: A colourful opening ceremony marked the start of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Thursday with the arrival of a 10m tall animatronic bull being the key highlight of the grand event.
The mega opening ceremony was held in Alexander Stadium.
🤯Was there a bigger show-stopper tonight than the raging bull!?
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 28, 2022
What was your favourite moment of that epic Opening Ceremony!?#B2022 pic.twitter.com/eqkwmqKXjj
From the presence of cars, paying tribute to the motor car industry of the city, to an intense drum-led opening, the night witnessed strong performances by charismatic performers.
A four-metre-high puppet of William Shakespeare entering the stadium also made the event attractive.
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Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malal Yousafzai, who became a Birmingham resident after receiving treatment there when she was shot by the Taliban as a teenager in Pakistan, also was a part of the event where she said: "As we watch incredible athletes of the Commonwealth Games, each child deserves the chance to reach their full potential and pursue their wildest dreams."
💬"Tonight, teams from 72 countries join Birmingham to celebrate friendship across borders."
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 28, 2022
❤️@Malala's address was incredible!#B2022 pic.twitter.com/612sHZN8T2
The Prince of Wales Charles officially declared the 22nd edition of the Games open.
The Prince of Wales was quoted as saying by the official website of the Games: “Tonight, in the words of the founder of the Games, we embark once again on a novel adventure here in Birmingham, a pioneering city which has drawn in and embraced so many throughout its history."
👑 Signing off from an epic night with a final world from HRH The Prince of Wales!
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 28, 2022
Get to bed, folks. See you all tomorrow for more epic moments!#B2022 pic.twitter.com/UIJ8F6L4Up
The events of the Game will begin from Friday and will continue till Aug 8.
And on that note, let the Games begin, Brum!
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 28, 2022
Enjoy EVERY moment. This is our time!#B2022 pic.twitter.com/7qVT1XVGZD
More than 5,000 athletes from 72 nations will participate in the event to clinch 280 medals.
(Image credit: UNI)
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