BRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam
The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 ended in Visakhapatnam on 23 August 2026 with the adoption by consensus of the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration under India's chairship.
Summary
The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026, held under India's BRICS Chairship, concluded in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 23 August 2026 with the adoption by consensus of the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya called for a BRICS Sporting Partnership with athlete and coach exchanges, joint competitions and sports science sharing. India advanced three initiatives: a BRICS Working Group on Sports Technology, a BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave with Udaipur proposed as host in November 2026, and BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games proposed for Ahmedabad on 12â13 October 2026. Mandaviya also said a scheme for Sports Goods Manufacturing Clusters will be launched soon.
Key facts
- Meeting
- BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026, Visakhapatnam
- Concluded
- 23 Aug 2026, joint declaration adopted by consensus
- Chair
- India (BRICS Chairship 2026)
- New working group
- BRICS Working Group on Sports Technology
- Manufacturing conclave
- Udaipur proposed, November 2026
- Traditional games
- Ahmedabad proposed, 12â13 Oct 2026 (non-competitive)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did the BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 conclude with the adoption of a joint declaration on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A â Visakhapatnam
The meeting, held under India's BRICS Chairship, concluded in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Which city has been proposed as host of the inaugural BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave in November 2026?
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Correct answer: C â Udaipur
India's proposal for a BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave got broad support, with Udaipur, Rajasthan, proposed as host of the first edition.
Consider the following statements about the BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026: 1. The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 will be competitive medal events held in New Delhi. 2. The BRICS Sports Joint Declaration was adopted by consensus. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B â 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games are proposed for Ahmedabad on 12â13 October 2026 as a non-competitive, cultural event.