Pakistanis Feel Proud As Malala Takes The Stage At The Opening Ceremony of The Commonwealth Games 2022!
The Commonwealth Games 2022 have officially commenced on 28th July and will take be held till 8th August, 2022. 72 Commonwealth nations are expected to participate in the 19 games such as swimming, T20 Women’s cricket, badminton, squash, gymnastics and much more. This year, the games are to take place in Birmingham and Pakistan’s very own Malala Yousafzai was present at the inaugration of the event, alongside HRH Prince Charles among others.
It was a powerful and proud moment for Pakistanis as Nobel Prize laureat and women’s rights activist Malala Yousafzai addressed the attendees and talked about girls’ rights and education and much more. Here are the the highlights.
1. Malala Talks About Celebrating Friendship Through Sports
When I first came to this city, I had never heard its name but I would come to understand it through the doctors and nurses at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Through the teachers who inspired me at school, helped my mother to learn English and taught my little brothers to drive. To the library of Birmingham, through the friends I have made, from my best friend Ellen, a life-long Brummy – to the families that have come here from Zimbabwe, Hong Kong, Pakistan and beyond.
Tonight teams from 72 countries and territories join the people of Birmingham to celebrate friendship across borders.
Malala when addressing the crowd during the Opening Ceremony.
2. Malala Belives Young Athletes Are Creating A Better Future In Sports
The young athletes who will compete over the next few weeks represent millions of girls and boys across the Commonwealth – our shared hope for the future. A future where every child can go to school, where women are free to participate in society, where families can live in peace and in dignity.
Malala Yousufzai
3. Malala Welcomes Players With Great Hopes & Dreams
Over the next two weeks when we watch the incredible athletes of the Commonwealth Games, remember that every child deserves the chance to reach her full potential and pursue her wildest dreams. And now, it is my honor to say welcome to Birmingham.
Malala greets international players
Malala Yousufzai’s Speech Was Lauded By Many Who Took To Twitter To Express Their Appreciation!
Every child deserves the chance to reach her full potential and pursue her wildest dreams. Last night I had the honor to celebrate Birmingham, U.K. at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Good luck to all the athletes!
Malala Gets Praised For Her Opening Speech
Malala’s Commonwealth games opening speech in Birmingham.
Spontaneous applause interrupts her when she speaks of a future: ‘Where women can fully participate in society’.
Malala at the opening ceremony of common wealth games. What a proud moment for all Pakistanis!
Every word spot on, a beautiful speech by Malala Yousafzai.
Malala has once again made Pakistanis proud by representing us on an international level and addressing the hopes of many on an international stage. You go girl!
The Commonwealth Games are expected to bring an eventful and happening experience for the athletes participating and those watching. More power to Malala and all the athletes who are partcicpating in The Games this year!
