The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced on 10 October 2026 that it will organise the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat. The non-competitive event will take place on 12 October 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. Participating BRICS member and partner countries will demonstrate their traditional sports and cultural heritage to promote cooperation and knowledge-sharing. The event will include showcasing various sports such as Mallakhamb and Yogasana from India, and Wushu from China.
Key points
- Event Date: 12 October 2026
- Location: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad
- Nature: Non-competitive platform for demonstration and documentation of sporting practices
- Participants: Delegations from BRICS Member and partner countries
- Objective: Promote cultural exchange, heritage preservation, and people-to-people cooperation
When it applies
- BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026
Who it affects
- BRICS Member and partner countries