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The 2022 Commonwealth Games is slated to begin on July 29th and will take place for 11 days before culminating on August 8th. The sporting extravaganza will witness the participation of 72 countries, featuring more than 5000 athletes competing in a race to glory.
The opening ceremony for the Commonwealth games 2022 will begin on 28th July at 11.30 P.M (IST). Notably, the Queen Elizabeth of England will not be in attendance for the marquee event. The Queen has recently been forced to skip several events because of her mobility issues for which she often uses a walking aid. Prince Charles, though, will be attending the event.
The opening ceremony will witness some spectacular performances which include the likes of the new wave band – Duran Duran. Heavy metal band Black Sabbath’s guitarist Tony Iommi will be performing live as well. Iommi and acclaimed saxophonist Soweto Kinch will lead a “dream sequence” piece, titled “Hear My Voice”, based on the lead track from the 2020 film “Trial Of The Chicago Seven” at the event. A choir of more than 700 individuals, drawn from 15 choirs from across the West Midlands, will also be involved in the event.
India, who is expected to be one of the top contenders for the Commonwealth games and is expected to bring home a good number of medals , has named a 33-member contingent for the Commonwealth Games. Indian athletes will be taking part in multiple events across 15 sports. PV Sindhu , who was the flag-bearer for India in the previous edition in 2018, will once again be the flag-bearer for the country in 2022.
India finished third behind Australia and England at the Commonwealth Games 2018, with a medal count of 66 – their third-highest ever. India’s tally included 26 golds, 20 silvers and 20 bronze. At the age of 15, shooter Anish Bhanwala became the youngest Indian gold medallist at the CWG. Among the big names, the likes of PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Saina Nehwal, Mary Kom , Vikas Krishan and Amit Panghal all returned with medals.
As far as the broadcast details and timings are concerned – here is all you need to know:
When will Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony be held?
Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Where will Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony be held?
Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony will be held in the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England.
What time will Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony begin?
Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony begins at 6 PM local time and for Indian viewers, it will begin at 11:30 pm IST.
Which channel will broadcast Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony?
Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony will have a live telecast on the Sony Sports Network. The event will be telecasted on the following channels – Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 3, Sony Six, and Sony TEN 4 channels. Live streaming will also be available on the Sony LIV app or website. Apart from SONY SPORTS Network, DD Sports will also live stream the opening ceremony in India.
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