King Charles III opens the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with Queen Camilla. In this 11-day event, more than 3,000 athletes from 74 countries will participate in 10 sports and 6 para sports. India has also sent a 124-member team.
glasgow [स्कॉटलैंड]July 24 (ANI): King Charles III announces the opening of the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games, attending the opening ceremony with Queen Camilla in Glasgow.
According to the official website of the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, the show began with a rotating LED screen that projected key elements of Scotland’s identity – from Loch Ness, the Kelpies to Edinburgh Castle. Scotland is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the fourth time. One of the most anticipated sporting events in the world, the 11-day event will see over 3,000 athletes from 74 countries and territories compete across 10 sports and six para sports.
Meanwhile, the Royal Family described it as an ‘incredible evening’ in Glasgow in a post on Instagram as the Games kicked off. The Royal Family wrote, “An incredible evening in Glasgow! The King and Queen, along with the Duke of Edinburgh, attend the opening ceremony of @Glasgow_2026. This is an 11-day sporting event that will see over 3,000 athletes from 74 countries and territories compete in 10 sports and six para sports.”
Presence of Indian team and minister
Meanwhile, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya shared pictures of the Indian team in a post on Instagram. He wrote, “Team India #Glasgow2026 #Cheer4Bharat”.
Discussion on sports reforms and partnership
Minister Mandaviya also had a productive meeting with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwe, Secretary General of the Commonwealth, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Glasgow. He wrote, “Had a productive meeting with Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwe, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ Meeting in Glasgow yesterday. Highlighted India’s transformational sports reforms, including the Khelo India policy and Asmita…”.
She highlighted India’s transformational sports reforms, including the Khelo India policy and Asmita League, “which are strengthening sports at the grassroots level, advancing gender inclusion, and creating pathways to sporting excellence across the country”. They also exchanged views on deepening sporting partnerships by leveraging the Commonwealth Advantage and opening up new opportunities in trade and investment, as India prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
The official handle of Team India shared inspirational pictures of the athletes in the blue jersey. He wrote, “Who will be at the forefront? Let’s go #TeamIndia. Let’s #Cheer4Bharat #WeAreTeamIndia | #TogetherWeDream”.
India began its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday, with the 124-member contingent looking to make the most of a fairly short competition programme.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, with India sending a contingent of over 120 athletes across eight able-bodied sports and five para sports as it looks to carry forward its rich heritage at the multi-sport event. (ANI)
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