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BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Games in India
Overview
Under India’s BRICS Chairship, the inaugural BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games were held in Ahmedabad at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. The event was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Gujarat government as a non-competitive platform for cultural exchange and heritage preservation.
Scheduled to feature various indigenous traditions, the games included demonstrations such as India’s Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and Kalaripayattu, alongside China’s Wushu and Lion Dance. Other participating nations were expected to showcase sports like Gorodki from Belarus and Russia, Sambo from Russia, and Capoeira from Brazil.
The event concluded with approximately 160 participants from 10 nations. Demonstrations included Kazakhstan’s togyzkumalak and Brazil’s Jiu-Jitsu. International representatives noted the event’s success in promoting friendship, with officials from China and South Africa specifically praising the hospitality and the popularity of Indian yogasana.
Entities
BRICS · Ahmedabad · Sports Authority of India · India · Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesIndia hosts inaugural BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games
The first BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games concluded in Ahmedabad, India, featuring native sports like yogasana, wushu, and mallakhamb from 10 participating nations.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesAhmedabad to host 2026 BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Games
Ahmedabad will host the 2026 BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games on October 12 to promote cultural exchange and heritage through non-competitive sporting displays.
Sources
bhaskarlive.in · bilkulonline.com · epaper.assamtribune.com · india.timesofnews.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · sundayguardianlive.com