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.