In Pictures: Commonwealth Games officially open in Birmingham

Fans were treated to a grand opening ceremony which included a 10-metre high mechanical bull and a performance by British pop band Duran Duran.

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July 29, 2022 at 5:10 PM

Athletes gather around the 'Raging Bull' during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, central England, on July 28, 2022. PHOTO: AFP

British pop band Duran Duran performs during the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon in a lemon-shaped hot air balloon at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Fireworks explode over Alexander Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in Britain, July 28, 2022. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Athletes for Team Singapore take part in the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, central England, July 28, 2022. PHOTO: AFP

The Singapore contingent with flag bearers Terry Hee and Nur Aini Yasli at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Performers in action Performers in action at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Flag-waving Ghana team during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS

Performers dance during the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

Performers at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Britain, July 28, 2022. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

Fireworks explode above the Alexander Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, central England, July 28, 2022. PHOTO: AFP

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