Other Multi-Sport Games Discussion Thread

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Alberta has withdrawn interest in the 2030 Commonwealth Games: https://www.commonwealthsport.com/news/3615492/alberta-s-withdrawal-from-2030-bidding-process

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Russian version of the Commonwealth Games are happening in Belarus. They actually began in 2021, but obviously have taken on a very different role now. This is first of a few planned “alternative” multi-sports games that will feature Belarus and Russian in a full, official capacity. I believe a counter-Universiade is scheduled for next month. 
 

To be honest, I don’t give a flying fuck about these. I figured it might be worth posting, so there can be a discussion.
 

ITG reporting: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139577/lukashenko-opening-ceremony-cis-games

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, Olympian1010 said:

Russian version of the Commonwealth Games are happening in Belarus. They actually began in 2021, but obviously have taken on a very different role now. This is first of a few planned “alternative” multi-sports games that will feature Belarus and Russian in a full, official capacity. I believe a counter-Universiade is scheduled for next month. 
 

To be honest, I don’t give a flying fuck about these. I figured it might be worth posting, so there can be a discussion.
 

ITG reporting: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139577/lukashenko-opening-ceremony-cis-games

 

 

 

The only thing that occurs to me, apart from the who's who of dreadful totalitarian regimes that have been invited, is the sheer hypocrisy of hearing from Russia about 'depoliticising' sport - and then they run with this crap. A slap in the face to Bach, who frankly deserves it. So can we just put that canard about non-politicised sport away now once and for all?

 

Increasingly I find myself questioning the value of 'extreme' globalisation on the sports front. Doesn't seem to me the Olympics is increasing world peace, or bringing peoples together - quite the opposite. I wonder if the 'West' which Russia clearly hates so much might just be better off accepting that hate, and cutting ties with it permanently, giving up on that globalisation and begin organising around states and provinces that share some basic ideals of decency. Perhaps we need to revive the Goodwill Games, but for nations with actual good will - perhaps the Commies and the Jeux de Francophonie can be folded into a new design that doesn't dance to the tune of oligarchs, dictators and despots.

 

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36 countries have entered athletes into Russia’s abridged (and unaffiliated) University Games. They’ve basically left their plans for the 2023 FISU Summer University Games in place, but turned it to a competition for BRICS, SCO, and CIS nations.

 

 the notable absences amongst those political organizations.

 

Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139958/international-university-sports-festival

 

 will also compete as a separate nation, so I’m sure that won’t cause any controversy 

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3 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

36 countries have entered athletes into Russia’s abridged (and unaffiliated) University Games. They’ve basically left their plans for the 2023 FISU Summer University Games in place, but turned it to a competition for BRICS, SCO, and CIS nations.

 

 the notable absences amongst those political organizations.

 

Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139958/international-university-sports-festival

 

 will also compete as a separate nation, so I’m sure that won’t cause any controversy 

Why Moldavia should be a surprise? It's a solid filo-NATO county.

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11 minutes ago, Gianlu33 said:

Why Moldavia should be a surprise? It's a solid filo-NATO county.

Yeah, the last elections shook stuff up.

It’s notable since they are still a member of CIS. They are the only member besides Ukraine that hasn’t attended the CIS Games or University Sports Festival in Russia.

 

Its unfortunate many BRICS and SCO members haven’t followed their lead on this.

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1 hour ago, Olympian1010 said:

Yeah, the last elections shook stuff up.

It’s notable since they are still a member of CIS. They are the only member besides Ukraine that hasn’t attended the CIS Games or University Sports Festival in Russia.

 

Its unfortunate many BRICS and SCO members haven’t followed their lead on this.

There are literally 5 members in BRICS: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. South Africa is not participating. So, instead of using BRICS, it would be better if we are honest and say "Why are Brazil, India and China participating?" Also, it would help us in asking the same question to other countries participating like Argentina, Mexico, Thailand and NATO member Turkey. 

 

But once we do that, we might realize that participation in these games mean nothing. Majority of the nations don't even care for the official Univerity Games, let alone Russian version of University games. Russian authorities would have approached some Universities from these countries and invited them. These universities sees it as a good opportunity to brag that their athletes represented the nations and won medals at an international event. Russia gets to brag that they got so much participation. And media gets to scare monger NATO vs BRICS/SCO like Allies vs Axis. And I find it really hilarious because except some China shrills, BRICS is considered a dead option in India. Majority of security establishment considers China as an enemy and Quad as future. And regarding Indian pariticpation in SCO, the running joke is that just as Pak was in SAARC to ensure nothing gets done there, India is in SCO to ensure nothing gets done. 

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6 hours ago, Olympian1010 said:

36 countries have entered athletes into Russia’s abridged (and unaffiliated) University Games. They’ve basically left their plans for the 2023 FISU Summer University Games in place, but turned it to a competition for BRICS, SCO, and CIS nations.

 

 the notable absences amongst those political organizations.

 

Link: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139958/international-university-sports-festival

 

 will also compete as a separate nation, so I’m sure that won’t cause any controversy 

Any streaming for the event? If someday I feel bored with nothing to watch I might just watch some action 

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U15 Gymnasiade is underway in Rio  

 

Link: https://events.isfsports.org/isf-summer-gymnasiade-2023/

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Indian Ocean Island Games begin tomorrow. It looks like France TV (Reunion) might have some streaming. 
 

Official website: https://jioi2023.org

Results system: https://resultats.jioi2023.org/wrs/fra/zz/frazz_general-horaire-general.htm