Athletes parade concludes during CWG opening ceremony

Indian Contingent at CWG Opening Ceremony

Australia were the first country to walk into the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games Sunday evening. Netball player Sharelle Mcmahon was the flag bearer for the Australians.

The rest of 70 teams followed the Australian contingent.

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Aminated Australians contingent entered the stadium cheered by loud roar of 60,000 fans.

England gave an Indian touch to their uniforms in their march past for athletes at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Sunday. The team members walked into the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in red Nehru jackets with a loose-fitting white ensemble, resembling the Indian kurta pyjama.

Interestingly, Pakistani contingent got amongst loudest cheer from the Indian audiences. The players thoroughly enjoyed the welcome and some of them appeared amused.

South African contingent did not need any cheer as they came armed with vuvuzelas threatening to outdo a stadium packed with audience.

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All the teams were led out by Indian girls wearing the Indian sari in 71 different styles.

At last to come out was Indian contingent of 619 sportspersons led by Abhinav Bindra. They got standing ovation from all present in the stadium including President Patil, PM Manmohan Singh and Prince Charles.