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Photos: Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

July 29, 2022

The opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham is underway, with athletes from 72 nations and territories entering the Alexander Stadium.

New Zealand was proudly led in by flagbearers Tom Walsh and Joelle King, with Malala Yousafzai among those to speak.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Duran Duran are among those to perform.

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