Manushi Chhillar: My CWG performance will celebrate India and the essence of unity
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The Commonwealth Games (CWG) handover ceremony at Glasgow on August 2 marks more than the passing of a sporting baton. It is the world’s first glimpse of the CWG 2030 host nation’s identity.
Adding to this, Manushi Chillar leaves for Glasgow to perform at CWG 2026 closing ceremony This year, one of the faces introducing India culturally at the ceremony to that global audience will be star and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar. For someone who has represented the country before and grown up playing competitive sport, the moment, she says, carries both pride and emotion.
Meanwhile, Describing her first reaction to being invited to perform at the ceremony, Chhillar, says “I was genuinely thrilled. The Commonwealth Games represent much more than a sporting event. They’re a celebration of excellence, discipline and the spirit of bringing people together. To be part of it, representing India on such a global stage, feels incredibly special. It’s an honour to contribute, even in a small way, to a moment that celebrates our athletes and our country.”
Notably, While she remains tight-lipped about what audiences can expect, Chhillar hints that the performance has been designed to capture the country’s spirit. “I don’t want to give too much away, but I can say that it’s a performance that celebrates India and the essence of unity. The ceremony is symbolic and I hope audiences feel the pride, optimism and warmth that India wants to share with the Commonwealth. I’m really looking forward to being part of that moment.”
As per the latest buzz, The occasion holds a deeper significance for Chhillar because of her own sporting background. Before becoming Miss World in 2017, and eventually an star, she played competitive sports, an experience she believes shaped her personality.
In further updates, “Sports have always been a part of my life. Growing up, I played competitive sports, and those experiences taught me discipline, resilience and teamwork, qualities that have stayed with me in every phase of my journey.”
On top of that, Drawing a parallel between this opportunity and representing India as Miss World, she says, “Having represented India on an international stage through Miss World, I understand how emotional it feels to wear your country’s colours. That makes this opportunity even more meaningful because I know what it means to represent India before a global audience.”
Although she hasn’t had the chance to interact with many athletes of late, Chhillar says she has been closely following Team India’s journey and remains inspired by their determination.
Source: Hindustan Times