Thursday, 24 July 2014

2014 Commonwealth Games (@thecgf)


The Indian contingent headed by flag-bearer and Olympic silver medallist shooter Vijay Kumar led the Parade of Nations, by virtue of being hosts in 2010 Delhi edition. 

Ace shooter Vijay Kumar holds the Tricolour as he leads the Indian contingent at Celtic Park during the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, स्कॉटलंद

India's contingent marching past at Celtic Park during the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, स्कॉटलैंड

The the men looked dapper in black blazers and Gray trousers along with headgear while the women athletes were dressed in सरिस.


The 35,000 capacity Celtic stadium cheered as the Indians entered to the tune of popular Bollywood numbers. 

As per convention, the head of Commonwealth countries Queen Elizabeth II declared the Games Open. "It is my greatest pleasure to declare the 20th Commonwealth Games open" Her Majesty said under a blue Glasgow sky to signal Scotland's third CWG and first after 1986 when Duke of Edinburgh played होस्ट.
A girl poses with a placard saying 'Proud To Be An Indian' and with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture at the opening ceremony of Commonwealth गमेस.
Indians with the Tricolor cheer for their country ahead of the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games. 
Indians holding the Tricolor, express their excitement for the games at the venue ahead of the opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games.









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