The 22nd Commonwealth Games kicked off at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday.

Taking five months to build and standing 10m high, the raging bull is pulled along by female chain-makers.

Six medallists brought the ceremonial flag of the Commonwealth Games at the end of the ceremony.

Prince Charles narrated the Queen’s message that the baton and the message inside it has travelled all across the world.

He declares the Games open on behalf of the Queen and brought a mesmerising Opening Ceremony to a climactic end.

Some prominent names in the squad besides Olympic medallists P.V Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Kumar Dahiya.

India will be represented by 215 athletes who will take part in 141 events across 19 sporting disciplines.

Women’s T20I cricket is making its debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this year, with the top eight teams competing for the gold medal.