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Naidu pitches Visakhapatnam as hub for BRICS sports network

Naidu pitches Visakhapatnam as hub for BRICS sports network
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Source: The Hindu | Original Published At: 2026-08-22 15:53:51 UTC

Key Points

  • Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu addressed the cultural programme of the BRICS Youth & Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 in Visakhapatnam.
  • He welcomed delegates from the 11 BRICS member countries and proposed a BRICS Youth and Sports Innovation Network centred on Visakhapatnam.
  • He said sports could unify BRICS nations and facilitate exchanges of athletes and coaches among member countries.
  • He highlighted Visakhapatnam's potential as a maritime gateway, technology hub, and centre for water sports and sports tourism.
  • He outlined Andhra Pradesh's sports ecosystem, including state-run academies, Amaravati Sports City, and a sports equipment manufacturing centre in Nellore.
  • He invited investment in water sports, sports tourism, and international sporting events.
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