The Commonwealth Games have officially commenced in Glasgow with the opening ceremony held on Thursday night. This marks the return of the event to the Scottish city, 12 years after it previously hosted in 2014.
The weather in Glasgow was sunny, mirroring conditions during the 2014 games. While the official ceremony was scheduled for Thursday evening, some preliminary rounds of competition had already begun. The sport of bowls held its early matches at the SEC, with Prince Edward in attendance. The games will continue after the opening ceremony, with the main action set to get underway.