History is being made in Gold Coast, PV Sindhu is leading the Indian contingent at the opening ceremony. Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, one of country's brightest gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, is not new to handling pressure. The top-ranked women's singles badminton player at Gold Coast, says she is not bogged down by pressure of expectations. World No.3 Sindhu, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist, who spearhead India's campaign in the mixed team event.

In Gold Coast, P V Sindhu leads the 227-member strong Indian contingent into the Carrara stadium. The 21st edition of Commonwealth Games is all set to begin in Gold Coast. More than 4,500 athletes from 71 nations will compete for 275 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. This is the first major multi-sport event which will have the same number of men’s and women’s medal events.

The Games will continue for 12 days in Australia with para-athletes also included in the same schedule. India has sent a 227-member strong contingent for the Games and ace badminton player PV Sindhu was the flag-bearer for India at the opening ceremony. The entire 227-member contingent of India will not be present at the opening ceremony, however, as some athletes have their events scheduled towards the end of the Games.