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King Charles Opens Cost-Conscious Commonwealth GamesAbout 3,000 athletes from 74 countries compete over 10 days for 215 golds in a scaled-back Glasgow event.
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- King Charles III officially launched the 23rd Commonwealth Games with the first-ever indoor opening ceremony in Glasgow.
- The event was streamlined to 10 days and 10 sports to reduce expenses compared to previous editions.
- Athletes from 74 nations compete in 215 events, featuring the largest para-sport program in Commonwealth Games history.
- Several top English competitors, including Katarina Johnson-Thompson, withdrew shortly before the start due to injuries.
It is now my great pleasure to declare the twenty-third Commonwealth Games open.— King Charles III said during his address to the athletes at the opening ceremony in Glasgow.
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