BRICS Adaptive Taekwondo Cup in Minsk: a celebration of unity and sport!

BRICS Adaptive Taekwondo Cup in Minsk: a celebration of unity and sport!

On November 16, 2024, the beautiful capital of Belarus, Minsk, hosted the BRICS Cup in Adaptive Taekwondo, an important event reflecting the spirit of cooperation and friendship between the countries of the BRICS association. This event was the culmination of Russia’s BRICS chairmanship in 2024 and attracted more than 70 athletes from different parts of the world.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus participated in person, athletes from Argentina, Kazakhstan, Brazil, the UAE and China participated online, all athletes demonstrated skill and fortitude, setting new standards in adaptive taekwondo. Fighting on the tatami, the participants showed that the will to win and the desire to overcome difficulties have no boundaries!

The tournament was held in the atmosphere of a real sports festival. Each performance was accompanied by thunderous applause and cries of support from the audience. This event became not only a place of competitive spirit, but also a platform for communication, exchange of experience and strengthening of friendship between the participants.

The Russian team demonstrated outstanding results, taking first place in the overall team, which became a well-deserved reward for hard work and dedication to sport. The Belarusian team confidently won second place, demonstrating a high level of training and passion for this wonderful sport. The top three winners were completed by the Argentine team, which worthily represented their country on the international arena.

09/11/2024 in Sochi, Alexander Smirnov officially participated in the second summit of the economic and humanitarian forum “RUSSIA – AFRICA”

09/11/2024 in Sochi, Alexander Smirnov officially participated in the second summit of the economic and humanitarian forum “RUSSIA – AFRICA”. At the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, today we discussed important humanitarian ties between Russia and African countries.

Together with colleagues and partners from Russia and Africa, Alexander Smirnov worked on priority initiatives and joint projects that can significantly improve the quality of life of people in our countries.

During the forum, he held a number of business meetings and discussions
with foreign ministers and plenipotentiary representatives of various countries in the Russian Federation, we came to the decision to open branches of the “International Inclusive Committee” in the following states: the Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Madagascar, the Republic of Seychelles and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire.

The Committee will support these countries in the implementation of social and charitable projects aimed at helping people with disabilities. Various charity and sports events will be organized. Athletes from different countries with disabilities are planning to take part in the II International Festival of Adaptive Sports “IMPULSE”.

We thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and personally the Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation Anton Anatolyevich Kobyakov for their trust and invitation to the summit.

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