BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games Conclude in Ahmedabad

Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-10-13 06:23:38 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games concluded in Ahmedabad.
• India demonstrated mallakhamb, yogasana and kalaripayattu; China presented wushu, Brazil Jiu-Jitsu and Kazakhstan the board game togyzkumalak.
• India had the largest contingent with 50 participants, followed by China, Iran and South Africa.
• South Africa's delegation highlighted yoga's role in relieving stress and improving movement and flexibility, while China's delegation expressed interest in learning more.
• Chinese and Russian delegation representatives praised India's hospitality, with Russia's representative emphasizing friendship among BRICS countries.