BRICS Summer Games and Russia’s Athletic Participation: A Modern Outlook

State Duma deputy and Olympic champion in speed skating Svetlana Zhurova has voiced optimism about the BRICS Summer Games, suggesting they could prove engaging and meaningful for Russian athletes. She notes that the event would bring together nations with a serious track record in summer sports, offering a platform where competitors can test themselves against diverse styles and training philosophies. Zhurova emphasizes that participating teams could benefit from exposure to new coaching methods, medical approaches, and performance analytics, all of which contribute to raising the overall standard of competition. She believes such international exchanges can enrich athletes’ careers by broadening their competitive horizons and fostering mutual respect among athletes from different cultural backgrounds. The potential shift in how the global sports calendar is organized could gradually emerge as these BRICS collaborations mature, with sporting bodies worldwide rethinking how to structure calendars and qualify for major events to maximize opportunities for high-level competition.