The Commonwealth Games is now underway in New Delhi, India. After weeks of setbacks, a colorful opening ceremony marked the start of the two-week event.<br /><br />Fireworks lit up the sky above New Delhi on Sunday night, as the Commonwealth Games got underway with a spectacular opening ceremony.<br /><br />Inside the stadium, thousands took part in a collage showing India's diversity and rich culture.<br /><br />Many members of the audience were impressed with what they saw.<br /><br />[Sampada, Local]:<br />"It was creative and innovative. Initially, there was some doubt as to how the games will be organized, but after seeing the opening ceremony it seems the games will go well."<br /><br />Security personnel were on high alert during the day, with police deployed near the stadium and around the city.<br /><br />The build up to the beginning of the Games was tarnished by a series of setbacks, including the shooting of two tourists blamed on militants, the collapse of a bridge near the stadium, and complaints about the cleanliness of the athletes' village.<br /><br />Some athletes chose to withdraw from the Games, citing security and health concerns.<br /><br />Organizers are hoping to shake off the events of the last few weeks, as the sporting competition takes place over the next 11 days.
