By Eugene Majuru in Glasgow.
(News Of the South) – Glasgow Ticks All Boxes At Official Opening Ceremony of Commonwealth Games
The opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 games was held under favourable weather conditions and saw the Celtic Stadium fill up to 40 000 people.
Athletes from 71 countries attended the event where there was heavy police presence and law and order was maintained from start to finish.
Rod Stewart, and former Britain`s Got Talent Susan Boyle took to the stage and wowed the crowds.
Spectacular display and fireworks kept the crowds in high spirits as they cheered the teams as they stepped onto the stadium with their national flags held up high.
The ceremony began at 9pm as the sun was still lighting the top tiers of the stands.
Her Majesty the Queen graced the event and delivered a speech in which she highlighted the bond keeping the 71 nations together.
“The baton relay represents a calling together of people from every part of the Commonwealth and serves as a reminder of our shared ideals and ambitions as a diverse, resourceful and cohesive family.
“And now, that baton has arrived here in Glasgow, a city renowned for its dynamic cultural and sporting achievements and for the warmth of its people, for this opening ceremony of the Friendly Games.”
The Queen, in her role as head of the Commonwealth, then sent her best wishes to the competing athletes.
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