Russian chess player Alexander Grischuk also made an unusual comparison, stating that the upcoming BRICS Games will not fully replace the Olympic Games. His words guide the way “Soviet sport”.
“Like non-alcoholic beer. Better than nothing. “But to be honest, this cannot replace the Olympics,” he said.
The BRICS Games will be held in Kazan from 12 to 23 June. Athletes from more than 90 countries will participate in the tournament. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin held a press conference after his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping statedHe said that Russia will expect athletes from China at the BRICS Games.
At the end of February 2022, the International Olympic Committee issued an appeal to international sports federations and recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions after the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine. The organization decided to accept Russians and Belarusians as neutral athletes at the end of 2023, subject to certain conditions.
Formerly Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko saidHow many countries have confirmed participation in the BRICS Games?