MOSCOW, 6th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko announced that more than 4,000 foreign participants from 97 countries are expected at the BRICS Games in Kazan, Russia.
The announcement followed a meeting of the organising committee for the BRICS Games, according to TV BRICS.
Chernyshenko emphasised the event's significance, stating, "The BRICS Games, held on the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, are an important component of our country's presidency plan in the association, and 97 countries have already confirmed their participation."
Russia has developed and proposed the BRICS Kazan Sports Charter to its partners. This charter outlines the goals, principles, and directions of sports cooperation within the BRICS nations, providing mechanisms for implementation and conditions for hosting the games.
The BRICS Games will be held in the Russian city of Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, from 12th to 23rd June. Participants will compete for 380 sets of prizes in 29 disciplines.