SURREAL giant koalas, a tram with wings, aerial ballerinas and a performing duck took centre stage as the 18th Commonwealth Games opened in Melbourne yesterday.
Almost 81,000 people watched the light-hearted two-hour opening ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the 18th edition of the 11-day event involving 4,500 athletes.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!