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pos: Venues of the 2018 Commonwealth Games of retail shops, Optus phone store, salon, bar and a games room which featured a number of arcade games, pool tables and game consoles. Carrara Stadium, located in the suburb of Carrara, is the main venue for Athletics, the Opening Ceremony and the Closing Ceremony. The Gold Coast City Convention and Exhibition Centre, located in the suburb of Broadbeach, hosts Basketball, Netball and Weightlifting events. The Broadbeach Bowls Club plays host to the Bowls competition. Carrara Stadium hosts the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the games while also hosting the Athletics events. A new indoor sports venue called the Gold

pos: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games took place on the evening of Wednesday 4 April in the Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast. As mandated by the Commonwealth Games Charter, the proceedings of the ceremony combined the formal opening of the sporting event (including hoisting of the flags, parade of the athletes and welcome speeches) with an artistic performance to showcase the host nation's culture. The 2018 Games were formally opened by Charles, Prince of Wales. Jack Morton Worldwide was given the contract to produce the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

pos: 2018 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony on the night was foreshadowed during the Opening Ceremony which also fell victim to poor - and many felt, disrespectful, athlete attendance. In addition, large numbers of people left the stadium before the conclusion of the ceremony as the concert of female Australian artists was poorly received by both spectators and the viewing public. 2018 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony The closing ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games was held on 15 April 2018 in the Carrara stadium, Gold Coast. The worldwide broadcast began at 20:30 and finished at 22:30 AEST, lasting almost two hours. The closing ceremony started with a

pos: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony served as the Executive Producer for the ceremonies of the 2015 Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea and the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. It was announced on 28 March 2018 that Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem would perform at the opening ceremony. Cairns based Torres Strait Islander visual artist Brian Robinson designed the Parade Track in the Carrara stadium. The opening ceremony started with a countdown from 65000 years quickly to 10-1 seconds. When the countdown is finished, a very large firework exploded in the middle of the ground of the Carrara Stadium. Australian Actor

pos: 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations CGF. 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations During the Parade of Nations at the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, held on 4 April 2018, 71 athletes bearing the flags of their respective nations led their national delegations as they paraded into Carrara Stadium in the host city of Gold Coast, Australia. Following tradition, the host of the previous games, Scotland enters first, followed by the rest of the European countries competing. Following this, all countries parade in alphabetical order from their respective regions. After the European countries enter, countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and lastly Oceania march

pos: 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations During the Parade of Nations at the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, held on 4 April 2018, 71 athletes bearing the flags of their respective nations led their national delegations as they paraded into Carrara Stadium in the host city of Gold Coast, Australia. Following tradition, the host of the previous games, Scotland enters first, followed by the rest of the European countries competing. Following this, all countries parade in alphabetical order from their respective regions. After the European countries enter, countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, the Caribbean, and lastly Oceania march in.

neg: David Zolkwer the "Spirits gone high" in the Gold Coast after the opening ceremony.The SBS called the ceremony as "dazzling"and the ABCsaid that the opening ceremony had "signalled a great start for the 2018 Commonwealth Games". Foreign reaction was overwhelmingly positive. The BBC said the 2018 Commonwealth Games started with a "colourful" and "spectacular" opening ceremony. The "London Evening Standard" said the Games began with a "spectacular opening ceremony paying tribute to region's Aboriginal history.""The Daily Telegraph" reported "Gold Coast Commonwealth Games began with every symbol of Australiana". The "Firstpost" said "Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2018 celebrates indigenous culture, beaches and

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the Gold Coast. The "Gold Coast Bulletin" called the opening ceremony as "dazzling" and "welcomed the world to its biggest ever party". "The West Australian" said that the "Spirits gone high" in the Gold Coast after the opening ceremony. The SBS called the ceremony as "dazzling" and the ABC said that the opening ceremony had "signaled great start for the 2018 Commonwealth Games". Foreign reaction was overwhelmingly positive. The BBC said the 2018 Commonwealth Games started with a "colorful" and "spectacular" opening ceremony. The "Dailymail" said the opening ceremony "kicked off in spectacular style". The "London Evening Standard" said

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the games began with a "spectacular opening ceremony paying tribute to region's Aboriginal history." "The Daily Telegraph" reported "Gold Coast Commonwealth Games began with every symbol of Australiana". The "Firstpost" said "Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2018 celebrates indigenous culture, beaches and diversity". "The Times of India" provided live updates of the ceremony in their official website and at the end commented "What a spectacular welcome Gold Coast has given to the participating teams!". "The Hindu" said "...the opening ceremony of the XXI Commonwealth Games on Wednesday night was painted with colour and gaiety...". They also commented "The pageant showcased

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Stagekings, a Sutherland Shire company provided the sets and staging for the opening ceremony. The company constructed most of the structures, from the speech stages, flag stages, the sand centre-piece, the sand surround (compete with smoke effect and light ring), the parade path, mobile lifeguard tower, the beach showers, lecterns, the Royal Box, Migaloo’s buggy, even the glowing globe that Jack Thompson used to open the show. Some 15,000 tickets for the event had the wrong day printed on them (Thursday), instead of the correct date (Wednesday). 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the Australian tradition and culture in all its glory". The CNN reported "Commonwealth Games' opening ceremony celebrates Australia's Indigenous culture". However, the CNN also commented that the Commonwealth Games are regarded as an enduring reminder of British imperialism. As it was raining for few minutes at the beginning of the opening ceremony, the "Toronto Star" noticed and commented "Commonwealth Games begin after rain drenches spectators at Gold Coast opening ceremony". Norwest productions was the official audio supplier for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games. A large optocore fibre network was used for site-wide signal distribution by the company.

neg: Gold Coast bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold Coast bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Gold Coast bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games was a successful bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games by the city of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It beat the Hambantota bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games to host the games, which will be held over 11 days, with the opening ceremony on 4 April 2018, and the last day of competition and closing ceremony on 15 April 2018. On 22 August 2008, the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh, officially launched the Gold Coast's bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

neg: Gold Coast bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games city after the games have ended. Commonwealth Games celebrated in Australia Gold Coast bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Gold Coast bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games was a successful bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games by the city of Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It beat the Hambantota bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games to host the games, which will be held over 11 days, with the opening ceremony on 4 April 2018, and the last day of competition and closing ceremony on 15 April 2018. On 22 August 2008, the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh, officially launched

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony was seen as a tremendous success and worldwide praised. Three Australian companies: Specktak International, World Events, Dae Global and one American company Jack Morton Worldwide (JMW) submitted bids to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) to produce the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. On 27 December 2015, the GOLDOC announced they chose Jack Morton Worldwide to produce the ceremonies of the games. This sparked a controversy as the head of all the three Australian Companies Ric Birch, head of Spectak, David Atkins, head of Dae Global and Julie

neg: Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games wrestlers (both men) on 24 January 2018. Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It is Wales's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Swimmer Jazz Carlin was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Team Wales announced its provisional squad of athletes on 27 November 2017 and 24 January 2018. The current 27-strong squad of 14 men

neg: Isle of Man at the 2018 Commonwealth Games a team of 5 athletes (1 man, 4 women) would compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Isle of Man announced a team of 1 athlete (1 woman) would compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Isle of Man at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Isle of Man competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Isle of Man announced it would send a squad of 32 athletes. However, Mark Cavendish did not compete. Cyclist Jake Kelly was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number

neg: Bahamas at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bahamas at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Bahamas competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Bahamas announced it will send a squad of 31 athletes. It was The Bahamas's 15th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Swimmer Joanna Evans was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. The Bahamas announced a team of 19 athletes (12 men, 7 women) will compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in heats only. The Bahamas

neg: Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Wales competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It is Wales's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Swimmer Jazz Carlin was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Team Wales announced its provisional squad of athletes on 27 November 2017 and 24 January 2018. The current 27-strong squad of 14 men and 13 women is correct as of

neg: 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was held at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, between 21:00 and 23:40 BST, on 23 July 2014. The ceremony was directed by David Zolkwer and included the 2014 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations where 71 athletes, bearing the flags of their respective nations and territories, led their national delegations as they paraded into the stadium. The games were formally opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She referred to the Commonwealth's "shared ideals and ambitions" and the "bonds that unite" its members. The programme, which included about

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony ceremony, performed a song "You’re Welcome Here" after the parade of nations. "You’re The Voice", recorded by Australian singer John Farnham and one of the biggest hits in 1986 in Australia was played by the orchestra when the CGF flag was brought into the stadium. Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem, winner of nine ARIA music awards, performed the official theme song of the opening ceremony "Welcome to Earth". "The Courier-Mail" said "Gold Coast finally welcomed the world to its biggest ever party with a dazzling Commonwealth Games opening ceremony". "The New Daily" said the opening ceremony had "wowed" the fans

neg: Norfolk Island at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Norfolk Island at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Norfolk Island competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. On March 18, 2018, lawn bowler Hadyn Evans was named as the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Ryan Dixon, Hadyn Evans and Phillip Jones won the country's first Commonwealth Games medal since 1994, when they won bronze in the men's triples lawn bowls event. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Norfolk Island is scheduled to compete in the lawn bowls competition. Norfolk

neg: Abdullah Hel Baki Abdullah Hel Baki Abdullah Hel Baki (born 1 August 1989) is a Bangladeshi sports shooter. He competed in the men's 10 metre air rifle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Prior to the Olympic games he also won a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He also won a bronze medal during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Abdullah Hel Baki was also the flag bearer for Bangladesh at the 2018 Commonwealth Games during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations. He also claimed the nation's first medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games after clinching a silver

neg: Northern Ireland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. On January 3, 2017 Northern Ireland announced its decision to send a squad of 88 athletes to the games. A final team of 90 competed. Netball athlete Caroline O’Hanlon was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Northern Ireland competed with a team of 13 athletes (8 men, 5 women) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Northern Ireland

neg: British Virgin Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games British Virgin Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The British Virgin Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The British Virgin Islands announced it will send a squad of 10 athletes. It was the British Virgin Islands's 8th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Track and field athlete Kyron McMaster was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The islands also won its first ever Commonwealth Games medal, through McMaster winning the gold in the men's 400 m hurdles event. The following is the list of number of

neg: Cayman Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes (1 man, 1 woman) will compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. !rowspan=2|Athlete !rowspan=2|Event !Round of 32 !Round of 16 !Quarterfinals !Semifinals !Final !rowspan=2|Rank !OppositionResult !OppositionResult !OppositionResult !OppositionResult !OppositionResult Cayman Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Cayman Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Cayman Islands announced a team of 22 athletes. However, Jamal Walton did not compete. It was The Cayman Islands's 11th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Long jumper Carl Morgan was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the

neg: Gibraltar at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Gibraltar at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Gibraltar competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Gibraltar's 16th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Gibraltar's full team of 22 athletes (18 men and four women) was officially named on January 4, 2018. The team competed in seven sports. Sport shooter Jonathan Patron was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Gibraltar participated with 3 athletes (3 men). Gibraltar participated with 3 athletes (3 men).

neg: Norfolk Island at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Island participated with 8 athletes (7 men and 1 woman). Norfolk Island at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Norfolk Island competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. On March 18, 2018, lawn bowler Hadyn Evans was named as the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Ryan Dixon, Hadyn Evans and Phillip Jones won the country's first Commonwealth Games medal since 1994, when they won bronze in the men's triples lawn bowls event. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Norfolk Island

neg: Isle of Man at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Isle of Man at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Isle of Man competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Isle of Man announced it would send a squad of 32 athletes. However, Mark Cavendish did not compete. Cyclist Jake Kelly was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Isle of Man announced a team of 3 athletes (2 men, 1 woman) would compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Isle of Man announced a team

neg: Northern Ireland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland competed with a team of 5 athletes (3 men, 2 women) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Northern Ireland competed with a team of 1 athlete (1 woman) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Northern Ireland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. On January 3, 2017 Northern Ireland announced its decision to send a squad of 88 athletes to the games. A final team of 90 competed. Netball athlete Caroline O’Hanlon was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The

neg: Scotland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Scotland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Scotland competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia from 4 April to 15 April 2018. It was Scotland's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Track and field athlete Eilidh Doyle was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Relay competitors named in "italics" did not participate in the corresponding finals. Team Scotland announced the majority of its squad on 12 December 2017. Changes have been

neg: Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games previous record of 417 athletes at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Hockey athlete Mark Knowles was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Steve Moneghetti was appointed Chef de Mission. He held this position at the 2010 and 2014 Games. Opening ceremony appointments included: hockey player Mark Knowles as Australian flag bearer, lawn bowler Karen Murphy taking the athletes' oath and Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander the coaches' oath. Kurt Fearnley in his last major multi-sport competition was the closing ceremony flag bearer. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Athletics

neg: Falkland Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Falkland Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Falkland Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from 4 April to 15 April 2018. It was the Falkland Islands's 10th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. The Falkland Islands team consisted of 15 (eleven men and four women) athletes competing in two sports: badminton and shooting. The team also had 11 officials. Sport shooter Graham Didlick was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of the number of competitors who participated at the Games per sport/discipline. The Falkland Islands participated with

neg: Cayman Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Cayman Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Cayman Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Cayman Islands announced a team of 22 athletes. However, Jamal Walton did not compete. It was The Cayman Islands's 11th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Long jumper Carl Morgan was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. The Cayman Islands announced a team of 4 male athletes. The Cayman Islands announced a team of 2

neg: Solomon Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Solomon Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Solomon Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter Jenly Tegu Wini was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Tegu Wini won the country's first ever Commonwealth Games medal, when she won bronze in the women's 58 kg weightlifting event. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. The Solomon Islands participated with 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women). The Solomon Islands participated with a team of 1 athlete (1

neg: Belize at the 2018 Commonwealth Games (3 men). Belize participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Belize at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Belize competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Belize's 10th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. The Belize team consisted of 12 athletes (nine men and three women) that competed in four sports. Cyclist Alicia Thompson was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Belize entered four athletes (two per gender). Belize participated with 4 athletes (3

neg: Belize at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Belize at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Belize competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Belize's 10th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. The Belize team consisted of 12 athletes (nine men and three women) that competed in four sports. Cyclist Alicia Thompson was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Belize entered four athletes (two per gender). Belize participated with 4 athletes (3 men and 1 woman). Belize participated with 3 athletes

neg: Bermuda at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bermuda at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bermuda competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Bermuda announced it will send a squad of 8 athletes. It was Bermuda's 18th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Bermuda won its first gold medal for twenty-eight years and only its second ever gold medal overall when Flora Duffy won the women’s triathlon. Triathlete Tyler Smith was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Bermuda announced a team of

neg: Zambia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Africa Cup Sevens. This will mark the country's Commonwealth Games debut in the sport. Zambia participated with 2 athletes (2 men). Zambia participated with 4 athletes (3 men and 1 woman). Zambia participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Zambia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Zambia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Squash athlete Kelvin Ndhlovu was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Zambia participated with four athletes (two men and two

neg: Vanuatu at the 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes. Vanuatu participated with a team of 3 athletes (3 men). Vanuatu participated with 5 athletes (2 men and 3 women). Vanuatu at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Vanuatu competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Beach volleyball athlete Miller Pata was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The country won its first ever Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze won by para athlete Friana Kwevira in the women's javelin throw (F46) event. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Vanuatu

neg: Vanuatu at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Vanuatu at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Vanuatu competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Beach volleyball athlete Miller Pata was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The country won its first ever Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze won by para athlete Friana Kwevira in the women's javelin throw (F46) event. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Vanuatu participated with 8 athletes (3 men and 5 women). Vanuatu qualified a women's beach volleyball team for a total of two

neg: Fiji at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Fiji at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Fiji competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Fiji's 16th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Fiji competed in 12 sports and made their first appearance in the Men’s rugby sevens tournament after a twelve year absence. Fiji announced a team of 97 athletes. Though only 96 competed. Weightlifter Apolonia Vaivai was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Fiji participated with 12 athletes (8 men

neg: Barbados at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Barbados at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Barbados competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Barbados's 16th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Squash athlete Meagan Best was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Barbados participated with 8 athletes (5 men and 3 women). Barbados participated with two athletes (two men) Barbados participated with a team of 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman) Barbados participated with 1 athlete (1 woman). Barbados

neg: Singapore at the 2018 Commonwealth Games participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Singapore at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Singapore competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Singapore's team consists of 59 athletes competing in 11 sports (including four para-sport competitors). The country also made its Commonwealth Games debut in beach volleyball (the sport also made its debut) and lawn bowls. Sport shooter Teo Shun Xie was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Singapore participated with ten athletes (five men

neg: Singapore at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Singapore at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Singapore competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Singapore's team consists of 59 athletes competing in 11 sports (including four para-sport competitors). The country also made its Commonwealth Games debut in beach volleyball (the sport also made its debut) and lawn bowls. Sport shooter Teo Shun Xie was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Singapore participated with ten athletes (five men and five women) Singapore qualified a

neg: Bangladesh at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and four women). Bangladesh participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Bangladesh at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bangladesh competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Bangladesh's 9th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Sport shooter Abdullah Hel Baki was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Bangladesh participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Bangladesh participated with 12 athletes (6 men and 6 women). Bangladesh participated with 3

neg: Bangladesh at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bangladesh at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Bangladesh competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Bangladesh's 9th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Sport shooter Abdullah Hel Baki was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Bangladesh participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Bangladesh participated with 12 athletes (6 men and 6 women). Bangladesh participated with 3 athletes (2 men and 1 woman). Bangladesh participated with five athletes (one man

neg: Ghana at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Ghana at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Ghana competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. It was Ghana's 16th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. Boxer Abdul Omar was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Ghana participated with eight athletes (four men and four women) Ghana participated with a team of 7 athletes (7 men) Ghana participated with 5 athletes (5 men). Ghana qualified a women's [field] hockey team of 18 athletes, after being

neg: Cook Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Cook Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Cook Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Cook Islands delegation consisted of 18 athletes (7 male and eleven female) that competed across four sports: athletics (track and field), lawn bowls, swimming and weightlifting. It was The Cook Islands's 11th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. On February 27, 2018, track and field athlete Patricia Taea was named as the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Taiki Paniani and Aidan Zittersteijn won the country's first ever Commonwealth Games medal,

neg: Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra (born 24 December 1997) is an Indian track and field athlete, who competes in the javelin throw. He represented India at the 2018 Asian Games where he won a gold medal, setting the national record of 88.06 m, and at the 2018 Commonwealth Games where he also clinched the gold medal. He was the 2016 IAAF World U20 champion and set the world junior record of 86.48 m at the U20 championships. Chopra was selected as the flag-bearer at the opening ceremony for India at the 2018 Asian Games, which marked his first Asian Games appearance.

neg: England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games England competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia between 4 and 15 April 2018. It was England's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having participated at every Games since their inception in 1930. England sent a total of 394 athletes across all 18 sports, making it the largest team ever to represent the nation at an overseas sporting event. However, only 388 athletes competed. Triathlete Alistair Brownlee was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. With Birmingham as the host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the English segment was performed

neg: Guernsey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Guernsey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Guernsey competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The team from the nation consisted of 31 athletes across eight sports. It was Guernsey's 13th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. The first seven competitors were announced in September 2017. The final team members were announced on November 24, 2017. The overall team consisted of 24 men and seven women. Sport shooter Matthew Guille was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the

neg: Nigeria at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Nigeria at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Nigeria competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Blessing Okagbare was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in the heats only. Nigeria has qualified a men's basketball teams of 12 athletes. The team qualified after being ranked in the top three in the Commonwealth (besides the host nation, Australia). Nigeria participated with a team of 8 athletes (4 men and

neg: Falkland Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games five athletes (three men and two women). The Falkland Islands entered ten sport shooters (eight male and two female). Falkland Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Falkland Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from 4 April to 15 April 2018. It was the Falkland Islands's 10th appearance at the Commonwealth Games. The Falkland Islands team consisted of 15 (eleven men and four women) athletes competing in two sports: badminton and shooting. The team also had 11 officials. Sport shooter Graham Didlick was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is

neg: Samoa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Samoa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Samoa competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter Lauititi Lui was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Samoa participated with 6 athletes (6 men). Samoa participated with a team of 4 athletes (4 men). Samoa will compete in Lawn bowls. Samoa qualified a men's team of 12 athletes by being among the top nine ranked nations from the Commonwealth in the 2016–17 World Rugby Sevens

neg: Zambia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Zambia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Zambia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Squash athlete Kelvin Ndhlovu was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Zambia participated with four athletes (two men and two women) Zambia participated with a team of 5 athletes (5 men). Zambia will compete in Lawn bowls. Zambia qualified a men's rugby sevens team of 12 athletes, by finishing in second place among Commonwealth nations at the 2017

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony was played at the arrival of New Zealand team. After the parade of Commonwealth Nations, Australian singer Katie Noonan sang "You’re Welcome Here" with playing a piano backed by the Gold Coast Choir. She was also the musical director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. Contemporary aboriginal artist Luther Cora performed a traditional smoking ceremony with his family. The smoking ceremony is an ancient and enduring custom still practiced widely among many Indigenous Australians. It involved burning various native plants to produce smoke. It was mentioned in "The Guardian" that the meaning of the ceremony was to

neg: Papua New Guinea at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Papua New Guinea at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Papua New Guinea competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Para table tennis athlete Vero Nime was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Athletics Papua New Guinea announced a team of 11 athletes. The Papua New Guinea Amateur Boxing Union (PNGABU) announced a team of four elite boxers to the 2018 games. Papua New Guinea will compete in Lawn bowls. The Papua New Guinea

neg: Scotland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games of 4 weightlifters (2 men and 2 women) on 30 November 2017. A powerlifter was added on 17 January 2018. Scotland participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Team Scotland announced its squad of 4 wrestlers (all men) on 14 February 2018. Scotland at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Scotland competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia from 4 April to 15 April 2018. It was Scotland's 21st appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having competed at every Games since their inception in 1930. Track and field athlete Eilidh Doyle was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The

neg: Meagan Best members of the Barbados contingent for the 2018 Commonwealth Games just at the age of fifteen and she was also the flagbearer for Barbados at the 2018 Commonwealth Games during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations. She was scheduled to compete in the women's singles and mixed doubles events at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. She also went onto quality for the plate final event at the women's singles event during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Meagan also became the first Barbadian squash player to qualify for final round of an international squash tournament. In

neg: Jersey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games woman). Jersey is scheduled to compete in the lawn bowls competition. Jersey participated with 6 athletes (4 men and 2 women). Jersey participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Jersey participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Jersey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Jersey competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The team from Jersey consisted of 33 athletes competing in eight sports. Cyclist Daniel Halksworth was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games

neg: South Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games South Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games South Africa competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Caster Semenya was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. A team of 6 badminton players (3 men and 3 women) will be sent to the games. South Africa participated with a team of 2 athletes (2 men). South Africa participated with 17 athletes (10 men and 7 women). South Africa participated with

neg: Dinusha Gomes by a woman at the Commonwealth Games. Earlier on the opening day Chaturanga Lakmal received a bronze medal in weightlifting for Sri Lanka at the men's 56kg weightlifting event, which was ultimately Sri Lanka's first medal achieved at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. In August 2018, Gomas, was named to Sri Lanka at the 2018 Asian Games team. Gomas was also the country's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Dinusha Gomes Dinusha Hansani Gomes (born 30 December 1992), also known as Hansani Gomes, is a Sri Lankan female weightlifter. She was named as one of the members of the Sri Lankan

neg: 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main stadium of the event, in New Delhi, India. It began at 7:00 PM (IST) on 3 October 2010 ending at 10:00 PM (IST) displaying India's varied culture in a plethora of cultural showcases. Wizcraft was given the contract to produce the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The following were the guests that attended the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games: Charles, Prince of Wales (representing Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth) and

neg: 1982 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 1982 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The Opening Ceremony of the 1982 Commonwealth Games was held on 30 September 1982 at the QEII Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The ceremony was directed by Ric Birch. The chairman for the XII Commonwealth Games was Sir Edward Williams, KBE, KCMG. <br>Sir Edward was later decorated Australian of the Year for 1982. Tony Machin walked in the ceremony. The opening ceremony was held during the afternoon of a fine and sunny, but extremely windy and somewhat cool, afternoon. The starting of the Opening Ceremony was signaled with a kookaburra's call, followed by the traditional

neg: Abdullah Hel Baki medal in the men's 10 metre air rifle event. Abdullah Hel Baki Abdullah Hel Baki (born 1 August 1989) is a Bangladeshi sports shooter. He competed in the men's 10 metre air rifle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Prior to the Olympic games he also won a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He also won a bronze medal during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Abdullah Hel Baki was also the flag bearer for Bangladesh at the 2018 Commonwealth Games during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games Parade of Nations. He also claimed the nation's first medal

neg: Seychelles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Seychelles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Seychelles competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Dylan Sicobo was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. The Seychelles participated with four athletes (two men and two women). The Seychelles participated with a team of 3 athletes (3 men). The Seychelles participated with 3 athletes (3 men). The Seychelles participated with 1 athlete (1 man). The Seychelles participated with 2 athletes

neg: Seychelles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games (1 man and 1 woman). The Seychelles participated with 3 athletes (2 men and 1 woman). Seychelles at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Seychelles competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Dylan Sicobo was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. The Seychelles participated with four athletes (two men and two women). The Seychelles participated with a team of 3 athletes (3 men). The Seychelles participated with 3 athletes

neg: Jamaica at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Jamaica at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Jamaica competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Swimmer Alia Atkinson was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Jamaica participated with 51 athletes (30 men and 21 women). <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in heats only. Jamaica participated with five athletes (three men and two women) Jamaica qualified a women's basketball team of 12 athletes. The team was invited by FIBA and the CGF. Jamaica participated with a team

neg: Kiribati at the 2018 Commonwealth Games participated with 3 athletes (3 men). Kiribati participated with 5 athletes (4 men and 1 woman). Kiribati participated with 2 athletes (2 men). Kiribati at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kiribati competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter David Katoatau was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Despite not winning a medal this year, 2014 gold medalist David Katoatau nearly missed out of the podium, finishing 5th in the men's weightlifting 105 kg competition. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games

neg: Kiribati at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kiribati at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kiribati competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter David Katoatau was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Despite not winning a medal this year, 2014 gold medalist David Katoatau nearly missed out of the podium, finishing 5th in the men's weightlifting 105 kg competition. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Kiribati participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Kiribati participated with a team of 2 athletes (2 men). Kiribati

neg: Malaysia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Malaysia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Malaysia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Muhammad Hakimi Ismail was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Malaysia badminton team consisted of ten athletes (five male and five female). Malaysia qualified a women's basketball team of 12 athletes. The team was invited by FIBA and the CGF. Malaysia participated with 14 athletes (11 men and 3 women). Malaysia participated with a

neg: Uganda at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Uganda at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Uganda competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Netball player Peace Proscovia was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Uganda participated with four athletes (two men and two women) Uganda participated with a team of 5 athletes (5 men). Uganda participated with 2 athletes (2 men). Uganda qualified a netball team by virtue of being ranked in the top 11 (excluding the host nation, Australia) of

neg: Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Saint Kitts and Nevis competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Beach volleyball athlete St Clair Hodge was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Saint Kitts and Nevis participated with 3 athletes (2 men and 1 woman). Antoine Adams, Jermaine Francis and Kristal Liburd, originally on the team did not compete. Saint Kitts and Nevis qualified a men's beach volleyball team for a

neg: Jersey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Jersey at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Jersey competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The team from Jersey consisted of 33 athletes competing in eight sports. Cyclist Daniel Halksworth was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Jersey participated with 3 athletes (3 men). Jersey participated with four athletes (two men and two women) Jersey participated with 6 athletes (4 men and 2 women). Jersey participated with 3 athletes (1 man and 2

neg: Namibia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games will compete in Lawn bowls. Namibia participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Namibia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Namibia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Namibian team consisted of 30 (20 men and 10 women) athletes competing in seven sports. Para track and field athlete Ananias Shikongo was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Namibia participated with a team of 3 athletes (3 men) Namibia participated with 6 athletes (4

neg: Namibia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Namibia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Namibia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Namibian team consisted of 30 (20 men and 10 women) athletes competing in seven sports. Para track and field athlete Ananias Shikongo was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Namibia participated with a team of 3 athletes (3 men) Namibia participated with 6 athletes (4 men and 2 women). Namibia participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Namibia

neg: Tonga at the 2018 Commonwealth Games bowls. Tonga participated with one male athlete. Tonga participated with a team of 2 swimmers (1 man and 1 woman). Tonga participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Tonga at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Tonga competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Tongan team consisted of 13 athletes (seven men and six women) that competed in six sports. Boxer Magan Maka was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Tonga participated with a

neg: Tonga at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Tonga at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Tonga competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. The Tongan team consisted of 13 athletes (seven men and six women) that competed in six sports. Boxer Magan Maka was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Tonga participated with a team of 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Tonga participated with a team of 5 athletes (3 men and 2 women). Tonga will compete in Lawn

neg: Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games woman). Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kenya competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Elijah Manangoi was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in the heats only. Kenya participated with two athletes (one man and one woman) Kenya participated with a team of 10 athletes (7 men and 3 women) Kenya participated with 4 athletes (4 men). Kenya will compete in Lawn bowls. Kenya participated

neg: Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kenya at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Kenya competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Elijah Manangoi was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in the heats only. Kenya participated with two athletes (one man and one woman) Kenya participated with a team of 10 athletes (7 men and 3 women) Kenya participated with 4 athletes (4 men). Kenya will compete in Lawn bowls. Kenya participated with

neg: Trinidad and Tobago at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Trinidad and Tobago at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Trinidad and Tobago competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Michelle-Lee Ahye was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Trinidad and Tobago participated with 24 athletes (13 men and 11 women). <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in heats only. Trinidad and Tobago participated with two athletes (two men) Trinidad and Tobago qualified a men's and women's beach volleyball team for a total of

neg: Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2018 Commonwealth Games total of two athletes. Saint Kitts and Nevis participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Saint Kitts and Nevis at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Saint Kitts and Nevis competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Beach volleyball athlete St Clair Hodge was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Saint Kitts and Nevis participated with 3 athletes (2 men and 1 woman). Antoine Adams, Jermaine Francis and Kristal Liburd, originally on

neg: Jamaica at the 2018 Commonwealth Games 2 athletes (2 men). Jamaica participated with 1 athlete (1 woman). Jamaica participated with 2 athletes (2 men). Jamaica participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Jamaica participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Jamaica at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Jamaica competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Swimmer Alia Atkinson was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Jamaica participated with 51 athletes (30 men and 21 women). <nowiki>*</nowiki> Competed in

neg: Samoa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Series ranking. Samoa participated with 4 athletes (4 men). Samoa participated with 3 athletes (1 man and 2 women). Samoa participated with 6 athletes (5 men and 1 woman). Samoa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Samoa competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter Lauititi Lui was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Samoa participated with 6 athletes (6 men). Samoa participated with a team of 4 athletes (4 men). Samoa will

neg: Malta at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Malta at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Malta competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Malta's team consisted of 25 athletes (15 men and 10 women) that competed in eight sports. However, only 24 athletes (14 men and 10 women) competed. Wrestler Gary Giordimaina was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Malta entered three athletes (two men and one woman). Malta entered two male cyclists. Malta entered one female gymnast. Malta entered six

neg: Malaysia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). Malaysia participated with 10 athletes (6 men and 4 women). Malaysia participated with 2 athletes (2 men). Malaysia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Malaysia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Muhammad Hakimi Ismail was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Malaysia badminton team consisted of ten athletes (five male and five female). Malaysia qualified a women's basketball team of 12

neg: Pakistan at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 1 woman). Pakistan participated with 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women). Pakistan participated with 5 athletes (5 men). Pakistan participated with 6 athletes (6 men). Pakistan at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Pakistan competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter Usman Amjad Rathore was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Pakistan participated with four athletes (two men and two women) Pakistan participated with a team of 4 athletes (4 men).

neg: Pakistan at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Pakistan at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Pakistan competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter Usman Amjad Rathore was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Pakistan participated with four athletes (two men and two women) Pakistan participated with a team of 4 athletes (4 men). Pakistan participated with 7 athletes (5 men and 2 women). Pakistan participated with 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women). Pakistan participated with 2 athletes (1 man

neg: South Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games 5 athletes (3 men and 2 women). South Africa participated with 3 athletes (3 women). South Africa participated with 1 athlete (1 man). South Africa participated with 5 athletes (5 men). South Africa at the 2018 Commonwealth Games South Africa competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Caster Semenya was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. A team of 6 badminton players (3 men and 3 women) will

neg: Mauritius at the 2018 Commonwealth Games woman). Mauritius participated with 6 athletes (3 men and 3 women). Mauritius participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Mauritius participated with 10 athletes (5 men and 5 women). Mauritius participated with 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women). Mauritius at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Mauritius competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Table tennis athlete Rhikesh Taucoory was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Mauritius participated with six athletes (three men and

neg: Mauritius at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Mauritius at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Mauritius competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Table tennis athlete Rhikesh Taucoory was the island's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline. Mauritius participated with six athletes (three men and three women) Mauritius participated with a team of 7 athletes (7 men) Mauritius participated with 6 athletes (4 men and 2 women). Mauritius participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Mauritius participated with 5 athletes (4 men and 1

neg: Solomon Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games man). The Solomon Islands participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). The Solomon Islands participated with 2 athletes (1 man and 1 woman). The Solomon Islands participated with 2 athletes (2 men). The Solomon Islands participated with 3 athletes (1 man and 2 women). Solomon Islands at the 2018 Commonwealth Games The Solomon Islands competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Weightlifter Jenly Tegu Wini was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. Tegu Wini won the country's first ever Commonwealth Games medal, when she won

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Star Gold Coast hotel. The opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games was featured with the performances of singers, orchestras and songs of Australia in order to give an exposure of Australian music around the world and to showcase the culture of Australia. In the Four Winds segment, Australian singer Christine Anu and Torres Strait rapper Mau Power covered the song "My Island Home" which was one of the hit songs in Australia in 1995. Australian pop singer Ricki Lee Coutler sang "Technicolor Love" during the Surfer's Paradise segment in order to showcase the fun thriving beach life of Gold

neg: Nigeria at the 2018 Commonwealth Games 4 women) Nigeria participated with 1 athlete (1 man). Nigeria participated with 1 athlete (1 woman). Nigeria participated with 7 athletes (6 men and 1 woman). Nigeria participated with 4 athletes (2 men and 2 women). Nigeria participated with 6 athletes (3 men and 3 women). Nigeria participated with 12 athletes (6 men and 6 women). Nigeria at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Nigeria competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, Australia from April 4 to April 15, 2018. Track and field athlete Blessing Okagbare was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony. The following is the

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony when she was an athlete representing Scotland at the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Perth. She also stated that the 2018 Commonwealth Games were the first International Multi Sport Event to have equal medal opportunities for both men and women and the first Games to include a Reconciliation Action Plan, respecting and recognising the first nation peoples of the entire Commonwealth. Further she added that the games were the largest fully inclusive para-sport medal events programme ever at a Commonwealth Games; the largest at any international sports event. The Queen's baton, which contained the message letter written by Queen Elizabeth II

neg: 1982 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony opening ceremony was relocated to Wet'n'Wild Water World, a water park in the Gold Coast hinterland. Matilda was dismantled for maintenance in 2007 but never reassembled. It was relocated and assembled at a Matilda fuel station at Kybong in 2011. 1982 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The Opening Ceremony of the 1982 Commonwealth Games was held on 30 September 1982 at the QEII Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The ceremony was directed by Ric Birch. The chairman for the XII Commonwealth Games was Sir Edward Williams, KBE, KCMG. <br>Sir Edward was later decorated Australian of the Year for 1982. Tony Machin

neg: 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Federation. Boxer Vijender Singh carried the Queen's Baton into the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, at the Opening Ceremony. The baton was then passed to boxer Mary Kom, 5-time world champion. It was then passed to Samresh Jung, who was named best competitor of the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia . It was then passed to Sushil Kumar, world champion wrestler, who finally handed the Queen's Baton to The Prince of Wales. 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main stadium of the event, in New Delhi,

neg: 2006 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony 2006 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games was held on 15 March 2006 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The ceremony was conceived and produced by Jack Morton Worldwide, which also produced the ceremonies for the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. The ceremony began with the temporary stage on the playing ground of the Melbourne Cricket Ground lighting up with previous host cities. The flags of Australia (current host), England (previous host) and India (next host) were raised. Surf boats which represented each of the past 18 host cities were on

neg: 2006 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Island | Norfolk Island | Papua New Guinea | Samoa | Solomon Islands | Tonga | Tuvalu | Vanuatu Australia The opening ceremony was broadcast in Australia on the Nine Network. It was one of the highest rating programs of 2006 with 3,561,000 viewers across the five metro areas. The BBC showed coverage in the UK. 2006 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The Opening Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games was held on 15 March 2006 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The ceremony was conceived and produced by Jack Morton Worldwide, which also produced the ceremonies for

neg: 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony Brooks, head of World Events questioned to GOLDOC that why an American company (JMW) was chosen for the production of ceremonies which was going to happen in Australia. Ric Birch, who co-ordinated the ceremonies of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, called for a review of the decision to overlook three Australian companies to present the ceremonies at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. GOLDOC's head of communications Marcus Taylor said that JMW is an international company which have been working in Australia since 1983 and

neg: 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony lives. The unique partnership aimed "to use the power of sport to reach every child in Scotland and benefit children in every Commonwealth nation and territory." The ceremony was broadcast by BBC One, and was introduced by Gary Lineker, Hazel Irvine, Clare Balding and Huw Edwards. The estimated worldwide television audience was one billion, with 9 million in the UK. 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony The opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth Games was held at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, between 21:00 and 23:40 BST, on 23 July 2014. The ceremony was directed by David Zolkwer and included the