Glasgow [Scotland], July 24 (HBTV): King Charles III declared the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games open at The Hydro as he attended the opening ceremony along with Queen Camilla in Glasgow.
According to the official Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 website, the ceremony opened with a curved LED screen showcasing key elements Scotland is known for, including Loch Ness, the Kelpies and Edinburgh Castle.
Scotland is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the fourth time.
The 11-day event will see more than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories compete across 10 sports and six para sports.
Meanwhile, in a post on X, the Royal Family described it as an 'incredible evening' in Glasgow as the Games got underway.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also shared visuals of the Indian team in a post on X.
Mandaviya also held a meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Sports Ministers' Meeting in Glasgow.
He highlighted India's transformative sports reforms, including the Khelo Bharat Niti and ASMITA Leagues, 'which are strengthening grassroots sports, advancing gender inclusion, and creating pathways for sporting excellence across the country'.
They also exchanged views on leveraging the Commonwealth Advantage to deepen sports partnerships and unlock new opportunities in trade and investment as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Team India's official handle also shared visuals of the athletes in blue.
India began its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday, with a 124-member contingent aiming to make the most of a drastically reduced competition programme.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 is being held from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, with India fielding a contingent of more than 120 athletes across eight able-bodied sports and five para sports as it looks to add to its rich legacy at the multi-sport event.
(ANI)