Commonwealth Games 2022 kicked off in a carnival of colour at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.

More than 5,000 athletes will compete in 280 events across 19 sports in the 10 days coming up, with a para sport programme integrated into the Games.

Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Ehsan-ur-Rehman Mazari  also attended the ceremony.

Pakistan's premier wrestler and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Muhammad Inam and the national women’s cricket team skipper Bismah Maroof served as flag-bearers during the opening ceremony.

Pakistan contingent is consisted of 103 members. Pakistani athletes are featuring in swimming, athletics, para-athletics, badminton, boxing, women T20 cricket, gymnastics, hockey, judo, squash, table tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.