The 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked-off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi, on Sunday.
The stadium was packed to capacity as India showcased its cultural diversity and variety in launching the biggest ever Commonwealth Games.
President Pratibha Patil and Prince Charles jointly declared the Games open. The mega event, scheduled to run from October 3-14, will see nearly 7000 athletes from 71 nations take part.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also made his excitement clear. "Welcome to India. The people of India are delighted to host the Commonwealth Games 2010. This is a proud moment for all our countrymen," Singh said
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