This is how things ended up once Delhi 2010 was all packed away.

Can England close the gap, or even overtake, Australia at the top?

How much is the host effect worth for Scotland?

Given Wales' raft of absentees might they do well to hold on to 15th?

Will Northern Ireland, helped by their boxers, beat their total?

All shall be answered over the next 11 days of action.

Allan Wells
Four-time CWG athletics gold medallist on BBC One:

"I think the Commonwealth Games have always been looked on as the friendly games but how friendly can you get when you are running against Olympic gold medallists like I did? But it is the only time the home athletes can run for their individual nation at a major tournament. I was proud to do that and to win the medals (in 1978 and 1982) was incredible."

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If part of the aim of the games is to turn a few perceptions of Glasgow, then baking evening sunshine is a fine way to start.

It has been a bobby-dazzler day weather wise and the UV just keeps on coming...

Liz McColgan
Former Commonwealth champion on BBC One:

"The Commonwealth Games in 1986 kicked everything off for me. I was unknown and ended up winning it and then went on to bigger and better things. I think I'm more nervous being here now than I was then because I'm a coach and a mother. I'll be the proudest person in here when (daughter and Scotland athlete) Eilish comes out on Wednesday to compete."

Know your Tuvalu from your Trinidad & Tobago?

Then why not try our interactive Commonwealth Games flags quiz.

Nobody in the BBC Sport office got a perfect 10 out of 10. I'm not surprised.

Can you do any better?

Find out here.

BBC Radio 5 live

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Two-time Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington is at Celtic Park for the first opening ceremony she has attended.

The 25-year-old former swimmer, who also won two golds at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says: "I've never been to an opening ceremony before because swimming is always first up at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. This is going to be very special for me.

"In terms of competing, as an athlete everyone in the crowd is cheering for you so despite the pressure you think 'how can I use this in a positive light'."

Former Celtic striker - and BBC 5 live analyst - John Hartson tweets:, external "Welcome to Paradise.. Commonwealth games 2014.. What a fitting venue for the opening ceremony."

There are some tantalising glimpses of tartan-clad towers on the Celtic Park playing surface over the shoulder of presenter Clare Balding on BBC One.

What have the organisers got planned? Can they avoid any obvious gaffes?

A Janet Jackson 'wardrobe malfunction'?

A Diana Ross penalty miss?

A reluctant Olympic ring?

Everyone remembers the gaffes more than the interpretative dance.

BBC Radio 5 live

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Scotland 200m breaststroke swimmer and Glasgow 2014 poster boy Michael Jamieson: "I've had butterflies just walking into the swimming arena. I'm privileged to be in this position.

"There's photos and billboard pictures of me everywhere and I've taken a bit of stick from the lads for it! But I'm keen to lead by example."

Aimee Lewis
BBC Sport at the opening ceremony in Glasgow

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Celtic Park is awash with colour tonight and doing their bit to make sure we're in for a technicolor treat are Australian couple David and Kathleen Foster.

They're in Europe on a three-month holiday, with the Commonwealths the highlight of the trip.

"We know Amy Cure, who is competing in the velodrome, but we can't get any tickets for it," says 67-year-old David.

Sir Chris Hoy
Six-time Olympic champion and BBC Sport cycling expert on BBC One:

"As an athlete all you focus on is the things in your control. You have to block everything else out and focus on what you have to do. I've spoken with the Scotland team and they know what they are doing."

Rebecca Adlington
Four-time Olympic medallist and BBC Sport swimming expert on BBC One:

"It is just a friendly atmosphere at the Commonwealth Games. I was lucky enough to compete in Delhi. It is a bigger team and everyone gets on with each other. It is such a good camaraderie. The athletes get to know and understand other sports that are not just their own. It gives you a confidence boost and is a great step to the Olympics - in the case of these guys, Rio."

How would Hollywood actor Jason Statham answer a question like "Aggressiveness: If you were a curry, how spicy would you be?"

I think phall might be on the menu.

In a former life the star of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Crank and the Expendables, represented England in the diving competition at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

He had hair and everything - take a look at this video.

Welsh 400m hurdler Dai Greene is another who has tried our interactive feature to establish what your best Commonwealth Games discipline would be.

After getting squash, boxing and wrestling, he tweeted:, external "Maybe I need to have a word with my coach

Have a go of the predictor yourself and see if your height, aggression and personality suit a particular sport.

Rebecca Adlington
Four-time Olympic medallist and BBC Sport swimming expert on BBC One:

"It is so special, not just for the athletes but everyone. I've only been here one day but everyone is the city is buzzing. And the athletes just want it to start now. I've messaged people and they are raring to go."

Barry McGuigan
Ex-CWG and world champion and BBC Sport boxing expert on 5 Live

"When it's a home nations event like this it gives you a bit of added spice and it's great for countries like Northern Ireland. The thing for some of the young kids involved is that it can make them as fighter and they can become household names back home."

Aimee Lewis
BBC Sport at the opening ceremony in Glasgow

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This is not Keeping Up Appearances actor Clive Swift in full Saltire regalia but Barrie Scholefield - father of Scottish hockey player Iain.

"We went to Delhi, where we weren't allowed water in the stadium and there were more armed guards than spectators so this is marvellous," he says

Barrie doesn't think Scotland's men will win a medal in the hockey but does say the team "will sweat blood" for the country.

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Some of the stars of London 2012 never even lined up on a startline. The volunteers who radiated energy and enthusiasm while directing human traffic, collecting bins or escorting stars blew away any pre-games cynicism.

Glasgow has its own 18,000 strong band of unpaid staff.

The Clyde-siders will be the public face of the games and the city over the next 11 days.

If you want to know more about playing a new sport, or working or volunteering around the action, then the BBC's Get Inspired pages are a great way to find out what is going on in your local area.

Why not start with a quick look at how Misha Botting, a former dancer with the Bolshoi ballet, helps Scotland's sevens rugby players prepare for battle.

Chris McLaughlin
BBC Sport's Commonwealth Games reporter on BBC Radio 5 live

"The city will hopefully see a kickstart in other sports and a promotion of a healthier lifestyle.

"The area of Govan in Glasgow has a life expectancy of 52 years. There is the hope that the Commonwealth Games can help foster a change in lifestyle."