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BRICS Games Heads to Russia, Receives Flag from South Africa

© Sputnik / Grigory Sysoev / Go to the mediabankПресс-центр саммита БРИКС в Йоханнесбурге
Пресс-центр саммита БРИКС в Йоханнесбурге - Sputnik India, 1920, 27.02.2024
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South Africa officially handed over the flag in a ceremony in Moscow On Monday amidst the ongoing preparations to host the BRICS Sports Games in Kazan between June 12 and 23.
The South African Ambassador to Russia, Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka, transferred the hosting of the BRICS Sports Games to Russia by passing the flag to Oleg Matytsin, the head of Russian Sport.
Russian swimmers Evgenia Chikunova and Georgy Glazunov carried the flag to the stage at the plenary session "Successes in the development of physical culture and sports" held at the Russia Expo.
Anticipation for the upcoming BRICS Games in Kazan continues to grow, with the flag serving as a powerful symbol of unity and friendly competition.
The event signified the robust partnership between South Africa and Russia in advancing sports and fostering cooperation among the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations.
More than 60 countries have been invited, with 4751 athletes already registered.
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile and President of China Xi Jinping attend a meeting during the 2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg on August 24, 2023. - Sputnik India, 1920, 29.08.2023
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