- The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games commenced in Gold Coast, Australia on 4th April 2018.
- The inaugural ceremony was held at the Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast.
- For the first time, there will be the same number of men’s and women’s medal events at the Games.
- The Indian contingent at the ceremony, which consists of over 200 athletes, was led by flag-bearer P V Sindhu, the Rio Olympic silver medallist.
Source: Hindustan Times