Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: PV Sindhu, Manpreet dazzle as flagbearers of the national flag

[caption id=“attachment_10974841” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Shuttler PV Sindhu and hockey captain Manpreet Singh are the flag bearers for India after original flag bearer Neeraj Chopra was ruled out owing to an injury. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974901” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The hosts England entered the stadium during the opening ceremony with a loud cheer from the crowd. AP Photo[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974891” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The hosts led by Jack Laugher and Emily Campbell were welcomed with sparkles and glitters. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974781” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Team Australia participated in the opening ceremony in a very light-hearted manner as they managed to photobomb the presenters at every opportunity available. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974821” align=“alignnone” width=“640”]  The athletes of Jamaica entered the stadium amidst other Caribbean nations. Jamaica are a force to reckon with in track events in Athletics. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974871” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Sri Lanka start their campaign with a medal hope from cricket. They will face hosts England at the Edgbaston on 29 July to kick-off. Captain Chamari Athapaththu was one of the flag bearers. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974851” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] The athletes of Scotland enter the stadium with one of the most vibrant uniforms at the opening ceremony. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974861” align=“alignnone” width=“640”]  Athletes of Singapore enter the stadium during the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974831” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai addressed the crowd during the opening ceremony. AP[/caption]   [caption id=“attachment_10974881” align=“alignnone” width=“640”] Cast members performed with a giant mechanical bull during the opening ceremony at the Alexander stadium. The Bull was 10m high and took 5 months to be completed. AP Photo[/caption] Read all the Latest News , Trending News , Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.