Raging bulls and a Nobel laureate - Commonwealth Games open in style
Birmingham opened its Commonwealth Games in spectacular style with a captivating ceremony brimming with hope at Alexander Stadium.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai delivered a powerful speech emphasising the importance of education in a surprise appearance while diver Tom Daley made a show of support for LGBTQ+ rights as the baton relay concluded.
But the biggest shock of the evening perhaps came when a 10m tall animatronic bull came steaming into the stadium as part of a ceremony that celebrated the multiculturalism of both Birmingham and the Commonwealth.
Well there is a Bullring in Brum you know..
Anyway as the parade of athletes concluded each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were warmly received before host nation England rocked up to in a massive cloud of confetti as the volume ramped up with a crowd rendition of We Will Rock You.
Just in case you missed it all here are the best bits.
Good morning
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Morning everyone.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games are officially open. There are 280 medals to be won and more than 5,000 athletes representing 72 nations and territories.
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Raging bulls and a Nobel laureate - Commonwealth Games open in style
Birmingham opened its Commonwealth Games in spectacular style with a captivating ceremony brimming with hope at Alexander Stadium.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai delivered a powerful speech emphasising the importance of education in a surprise appearance while diver Tom Daley made a show of support for LGBTQ+ rights as the baton relay concluded.
But the biggest shock of the evening perhaps came when a 10m tall animatronic bull came steaming into the stadium as part of a ceremony that celebrated the multiculturalism of both Birmingham and the Commonwealth.
Well there is a Bullring in Brum you know..
Anyway as the parade of athletes concluded each of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were warmly received before host nation England rocked up to in a massive cloud of confetti as the volume ramped up with a crowd rendition of We Will Rock You.
Just in case you missed it all here are the best bits.
Good morning
Morning everyone.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games are officially open. There are 280 medals to be won and more than 5,000 athletes representing 72 nations and territories.
Bring it on.