Archive · 24 Aug 2026
BRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Declaration, Advance Three Cooperation Initiatives
Sports ministers from BRICS countries met in Visakhapatnam, India.
They agreed to work together more closely in sports.
Their declaration supports cooperation, respect and inclusion.
Mansukh Mandaviya suggested exchanging athletes and coaches, holding joint competitions and sharing sports knowledge.
The countries also advanced a group focused on sports technology, science, artificial intelligence and innovation.
Udaipur was proposed as the host of a sports manufacturing meeting in November 2026.
Ahmedabad was proposed to host non-competitive demonstrations of traditional sports on October 12-13, 2026.
These efforts are intended to encourage cultural exchange, inclusion, technology cooperation and trade.
BRICS sports ministers adopted a declaration pledging cooperation through dialogue, mutual respect and inclusiveness.
India hosted the meeting in Visakhapatnam during its 2026 BRICS Chairship.
Mansukh Mandaviya called for practical cooperation through athlete and coach exchanges, joint competitions, and sports science sharing.
Three initiatives advanced: a sports technology working group, a manufacturing conclave, and traditional sports demonstration games.
Udaipur was proposed for the November 2026 manufacturing conclave, while Ahmedabad was proposed for traditional sports games on October 12-13, 2026.
- Who
- Sports ministers and senior representatives from BRICS member states, including India's Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
- What
- They adopted the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration and advanced initiatives on sports technology, manufacturing, and traditional and indigenous sports.
- When
- The meeting concluded on Sunday during India's 2026 BRICS Chairship; the traditional sports games were proposed for October 12-13, 2026, and the manufacturing conclave for November 2026.
- Where
- The ministerial meeting and friendship cycling event took place in Visakhapatnam; Udaipur and Ahmedabad were proposed as hosts for future initiatives.
- Why
- To expand sports cooperation, including athlete and coach exchanges, sports science, technology, manufacturing, inclusion, cultural exchange and intra-BRICS trade.
- Host country
- India, under its 2026 BRICS Chairship
- Meeting location
- Visakhapatnam
- Declaration
- BRICS Sports Joint Declaration
- Technology initiative
- A BRICS Working Group on Sports Technology will address sports science, athlete performance, governance, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and innovation.
- Manufacturing conclave
- Udaipur, Rajasthan, was proposed as host of the inaugural edition in November 2026.
- Traditional sports games
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, was proposed as host for October 12-13, 2026; the event will be non-competitive and culturally focused.
- Cycling event
- Delegates joined the BRICS Friendship Cycling Event as part of the 87th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle.
