Ahmedabad, The first-ever BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games concluded here with close to 160 participants from the 10 member nations displaying their native sports in a one-day meet where India made its mark through yogasana and mallakhamb.
“Yoga is one of the activities in South Africa that people use to detox, relieve stress and improve movement and flexibility. Everyone enjoyed their stay in India, and this trip is very memorable in their lives. “It was unbelievable. The hospitality of the Indian side is awesome. We really enjoyed the hotel, all the venues of the event and how everything looked. I guess the biggest and most favourite part for me is the friendship among the BRICS countries.
We embrace it, and we love it,” Philasande Macwili, Chef-De-Mission of South Africa, told the Sports Authority of India Media. We want to learn so much more about it,” said Yi Liu, Chef-De-Mission, China. Speaking of the reception in India, Liu said, “I checked with all the members of our delegation. They all said they have never felt more warmly received than they have here in India. We really enjoy participating together in such events,” said Zlata Yakovleva, Head of Delegation, Russia,
In addition, there was a wushu demonstration from China, a board game togyzkumalak from Kazakhstan and a meditative Jiu-Jitsu display from Brazil on Monday. “Today we looked and learned so much about Yoga. Even yesterday during practice, we saw young children practising amazing movements.
