BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games in Ahmedabad
Why in the news
The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 will be held on 12 October 2026 at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, as part of India’s BRICS Chairship.
Key facts
- Inauguration: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, will open the Games.
- Organisers: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, together with the Government of Gujarat.
- Format: non-competitive; delegations demonstrate, document and exchange traditional sporting practices and their cultural value.
- Participants: 11 BRICS member and partner countries are expected, as per PIB.
- Bilateral meetings on sports cooperation within the BRICS framework are planned on the sidelines.
Countries and sports on display
| Country | Sports |
|---|---|
| India | Mallakhamb, Yogasana, Kalaripayattu |
| Brazil | Capoeira, Zarabatana (blowpipe), Corrida de Toras (log race), Para-Jiu-jitsu |
| China | Wushu, Lion Dance, Health Qigong |
| Russia | Gorodki, Sambo |
| Belarus | Gorodki |
| Iran | Zoorkhaneh, Haft Sang, Ghanieh |
| Kazakhstan | Asyk Atu, Togyzkumalak, Qazaq Kuresi |
| Ethiopia | Tegel (wrestling), Gena (field hockey) |
| South Africa | Kgati, Iintonga |
| UAE | Al Tabbah |
| Bolivia | Lucha de Cholitas, Tinku, Rayuela, Trompo |
Exam angle
- Venue: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad; date: 12 October 2026.
- India holds the BRICS Chairship in 2026.
- Note country-sport pairs: Mallakhamb (India), Capoeira (Brazil), Sambo (Russia), Zoorkhaneh (Iran).