India, Oct. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Ahmedabad, October 12, 2026: The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 were held on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The day-long event brought together dignitaries, country delegations, athletes, practitioners, technical officials, and partner institutions to celebrate the sporting heritage, cultural diversity, and people-to-people connections of BRICS countries.

Declaring the games open, Union Minister of Youth & Affairs Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said that India is placing sport at the centre of nation-building by investing in future-ready sports infrastructure.

The Union Minister inaugurated the ...