Zambia was yesterday among 71 commonwealth countries participating in the 19th commonwealth games in New Delhi, India with the national flag hoisted in a special welcome ceremony by the Mayor of the Commonwealth Village Dalbir Singh.
First Secretary for Press at the Zambian mission in India Bwalya Nondo in a statement to ZANIS today said the raising of the flag which was witnessed by the entire Zambian contingent to the Commonwealth games and officials from the Zambia High Commission in New Delhi went with the playing of the national Anthem.
Mr. Nondo also said a replica of the Queen’s button was thereafter presented to the delegation leader Geoffrey Yun’gana.
He revealed that that the Zambian team comprising a cross section of sports disciplines has been conducting training sessions since their arrival in that country adding that the team was confident of reaping medals for the country.
The official opening of the Commonwealth games competition will take place at Jaharlal Nehru Stadium tomorrow.
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Zambia team, make us happy by bringing at least one medal if not more. Footballers and their FAZ president have let us down badly and they are no longer worth talking about.
Go show them guys,make us proud as you play with pride!::)>-