Ahmedabad to host BRICS indigenous sports showcase on 12 October
The event announced today will showcase traditional disciplines through demonstrations and cultural exchange, rather than medal competition.
Traditional sports from BRICS member and partner countries are scheduled to take centre stage in Ahmedabad on 12 October, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on Saturday.
The Veer Savarkar Sports Complex will host the demonstration games under India’s BRICS chairship. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to inaugurate the event, organised with the Gujarat government.
India’s planned showcase includes Mallakhamb, Yogasana and Kalaripayattu. Other expected presentations include Brazil’s Capoeira and indigenous blowpipe, China’s Wushu and Lion Dance, Russia’s Sambo and South Africa’s Kgati and Iintonga.
The distinction from a conventional tournament matters: organisers describe a non-competitive platform focused on documenting and exchanging sporting traditions. Practitioner interaction and cultural significance take precedence over rankings or medals.
Bilateral meetings with visiting delegations are also planned to discuss sporting cooperation. Participation and performances remain scheduled activities at the time of publication; this announcement does not establish results or confirm that the demonstrations have already taken place.
Source: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports / PIB — https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2321660&lang=1®=3