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The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games started at Carrara Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia. The Commonwealth Games 2018 will see participation from more than 4,500 athletes from 71 countries. 275 gold medals in 23 events are in store for the competitors. The Commonwealth Games 2018 will be held till 15 April 2018. For the first time in the Commonwealth Games there will be equal number of men's and women's medal events. The Indian contingent consists of 227 athletes. PV Sindhu is the flag-bearer for India at the opening ceremony. The Indian team consists of star players like Sushil Kumar, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal and Gagan Narang.