Around 3,000 athletes will compete across 10 sports and six para-sportsGLASGOW (AFP) — King Charles III officially opened the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday to launch 10 days in a slimmed down event designed to control costs. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Your perseverance inspires us, and we eagerly anticipate your achievements in the coming days,” King Charles said addressing the athletes. “It is now my great pleasure to declare the twenty-third Commonwealth Games open.”