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First BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games Conclude in Ahmedabad
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:00
First BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games Conclude in Ahmedabad
- •The inaugural BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games successfully concluded in Ahmedabad with around 160 participants from 10 member nations.
- •India showcased its rich cultural heritage through disciplines like yogasana, mallakhamb, and the ancient martial art kalaripayattu from Keralam.
- •Other member nations presented their unique traditional sports, including wushu from China, togyzkumalak from Kazakhstan, and Jiu-Jitsu from Brazil.
- •Delegation leaders from South Africa, China, and Russia praised India's exceptional hospitality and expressed strong admiration for traditional Indian practices like yoga.
- •India fielded the largest contingent with 50 participants, followed by China with 30, Iran with 22, and South Africa with 14.
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India showcased yogasana, mallakhamb, and the ancient martial art form kalaripayattu during the one-day meet.
The event brought together close to 160 participants representing 10 member nations to display their native sports.
Ahmedabad is set to stage the 2030 Commonwealth Games and is also in the running to host the 2036 Olympics.
