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BRICS Backs India's Sports Tech and Mfg Plans
12 Sep
Summary
- BRICS declaration supports India's sports technology working group.
- A sports goods manufacturing conclave is planned for November.
- BRICS Games revival celebrated for promoting diversity.
The BRICS New Delhi Declaration, issued on September 12, 2026, unequivocally supports India's initiatives to bolster cooperation in sports. Member nations have backed the creation of a Working Group on Sports Technology and the hosting of a Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave. These proposals, championed by India's Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, were highlighted during a recent BRICS Sports Ministers' meet. The declaration emphasizes sport's significance as a catalyst for social development and people-to-people exchanges, fostering healthier societies.
The proposed Working Group on Sports Technology is set to strengthen collaboration in areas like sports science, athlete performance, governance, and digital innovation. Meanwhile, the Sports Goods Manufacturing Conclave is slated to occur in Udaipur, Rajasthan, in November 2026. This event will focus on exchanging technology and innovation, uniting manufacturers, investors, and research institutions. The declaration also acknowledged the revival of the BRICS Games, first held in 2017 and recently organized in Kazan, Russia, in 2024, noting its role in celebrating the diverse national sports of member countries.
