Sport has the power to bring people together in a world that often sometimes feels divided;and that matters more than ever.

Tonight, every flag here is equal.Every athlete carries the hope of their nation.

Every volunteer,every official,every supporter becomes part of something bigger than themselves.

This is what the Commonwealth Sport is about.Not just about competition,but connection.

Not only medals,but moments that will truly last a lifetime.

Over the coming days,records will fall,medals will be won,champions will emerge and somewhere in this beautiful city,a young person will watch all of you athletes and quietly decide that “one day,that will be me”.

And that’s the legacy of the Games.

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