CWG 2018: Opening ceremony at 3 pm; India eyeing rich medal haul this time

More than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations and territories will be vying for 275 gold medals at the multi-sport event

 

Indian contingent with officials during the country's flag-hoisting ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2018 at Gold Coast in Australia on Monday. Photo: PTI

The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games will kick off in Gold Coast, Australia, with a glittering opening ceremony at 3 pm IST on Wednesday. The inaugural ceremony will be held at the Carrara Stadium. The Commonwealth Games 2018, the biggest event in the history of the Games, will run through 11 days. More than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations and territories will be vying