In photos: Commonwealth Games open with beach party
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Apr 04, 2018, 04:37 IST | Updated: Apr 04, 2018, 04:37 IST
The crowd and athletes were then treated to a ceremony showcasing music and dance drawing on Australia's history and traditions
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'Beach Party' before games
The games opened on the Gold Coast complete with a beach party featuring dancing lifeguards and a floating white whale and a musical soundtrack that included a didgeridoo maestro and aboriginal rapper.
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Fireworks followed rain
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium
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Participants at CWG
Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast
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India's flagbearer
Badminton ace P V Sindhu, flagbearer of the Indian contingent, led the athletes to a warm reception from the 25,000 strong crowd that was in attendance.
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Rapid-fire countdown
The ceremony started with a rapid-fire countdown starting 65,000 years ago before quickly telling the story of Australia's creation as the earth shifted.
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Prince of Wales
The Games were officially declared open by the Prince of Wales, representing the Queen, the head of the Commonwealth.
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CWG 2018
More than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations and territories will be competing for 275 gold medals over the 11 days of competition.
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Flagbearers of various countries
Flags of various countries are seen during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast
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