Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi opening ceremony - in pictures

  • The opening ceremony for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi at Zayed Sports City. Screen grab / YouTube
    The opening ceremony for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi at Zayed Sports City. Screen grab / YouTube
  • A parade of flag-waving athletes takes to the stage as the names of the participating sports are announced. Screen grab / YouTube
    A parade of flag-waving athletes takes to the stage as the names of the participating sports are announced. Screen grab / YouTube
  • Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur reads out the Open Masters Games athletes' oath. Screen grab / YouTube
    Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur reads out the Open Masters Games athletes' oath. Screen grab / YouTube
  • Al Reem, the games' official mascot, at the opening ceremony. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    Al Reem, the games' official mascot, at the opening ceremony. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
  • The gazelles are mascots for the biggest and most diverse multi-sport event to be hosted in the region. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    The gazelles are mascots for the biggest and most diverse multi-sport event to be hosted in the region. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
  • More than 25,000 athletes will compete in 38 sports. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
    More than 25,000 athletes will compete in 38 sports. Ahmed Ramzan / The National