Commonwealth Games 2022 is set to begin in Birmingham with a grand opening ceremony. The opening ceremony of CWG 2022 will take place at Alexander Stadium. Over 30,000 spectators are expected to attend the high-profile opening ceremony.
Commonwealth Games 2022: A look at India’s history in Commonwealth Games
Neeraj Chopra was expected to be India’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony, but the star Indian athlete was eventually ruled out due to injuries. Later, two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu was made the flag bearer of the Indian contingent. Earlier, Sindhu was India’s flag bearer at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Big blow for Neeraj’s injury India The country was the leading contender for the medal as an Olympic gold medalist. The ace javelin thrower recently won a silver medal World Athletics Championship.
A total of 215 athletes will represent India in CWG 2022. India was successful in securing 66 medals in the CWG 2018 held in Gold Coast. India’s best performance at the CWG was in 2010 when the multi-sport event was held in Delhi. India won 101 medals including 38 gold medals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The Indian contingent finished the competition in second place.
Over 5000 athletes are set to take part in the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. CWG 2022 will have 136 women’s medal events and 134 men’s medal events. Notably, women’s cricket is set to make its debut at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Before the opening ceremony of today’s Commonwealth Games 2022; Here’s everything you need to know:
When will the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2022 be held?
The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will be held on Thursday, July 28.
Where will the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2022 be played?
The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will be played at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
When will the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2022 begin?
The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will begin at 11:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2022?
Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony to be telecast on Sony Play network in India.
How can I watch live streaming of Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony?
The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 is available to stream live on the SonyLIV app and website.
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