Friday 25 July 2014

Spectacular Ceremony Marks 20th CWG Opening In Glasgow





The 20th Commonwealth Games Began In Glasgow. Scotland Rolled Out A Spectacular Opening Ceremony With A Dazzling And Colourful Display Of Their Unique Culture And Heritage, Which Also Had Some Indian Flavour.

A Surprisingly Subdued Glasgow Suddenly Sprang To Life And Exuberance With A Three Hour Mesmerising Show Of Light And Sound And Colourful Hues Which The Organisers Claimed Was Watched By More Than One Billion People.

As Per Convention, The Head Of Commonwealth Countries Queen Elizabeth II Declared The Games Open Last Night. Britain S All Time Most Successful Olympian Cyclist And A Scot Himself, Sir Chris Hoy Was Given The Honour Of Presenting The Queens Baton To Her Majesty Who Read Out Her Message To The Commonwealth Before Declaring The Games Open. The 11 Day Event Will Witness 4,929 Athletes From 71 Nations And Territories Competing For Medals.

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