Commonwealth Games opening ceremony live updates: Glasgow welcomes thousands of sport's biggest names
- King Charles will officially declare the 2026 Commonwealth Games open during the ceremony from Glasgow's Hydro arena.
- Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is Australia's flag-bearer and Paralympic swim star Tim Hodge will carry the King's baton.
- More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports over 10 days.
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- King Charles will officially declare the 2026 Commonwealth Games open during the ceremony from Glasgow's Hydro arena.
- Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy is Australia's flag-bearer and Paralympic swim star Tim Hodge will carry the King's baton.
- More than 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports over 10 days.
Sources: ABC Australia