Why is the president risking her life - I suggest she meets with all her friends and relatives before going to the ceremony. There is no guarantee she will come back in one piece. Best of luck President - Will she setup a anti-corruption cell for the Organizers???
As these games are not Common Wealth Games(CWG) so Prince Charles will not declare it open. As these Games are Congress Wealth Games (CWG) let the Rubber Stamp of Congress open it declare.
It is not too late to hand over the games to China.Their games village for the impending Asiad in November was already handed over to the organising committee two months in advance.