Thousands of athletes from various countries are currently competing in the sixth BRICS Games being held in Kazan, Russia. The event, which commenced on Russia's independence day, has drawn attention due to the political backdrop surrounding Russia's exclusion from major international sports events.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, the country has faced restrictions in participating in prominent global competitions. While some Russian athletes are allowed to compete as neutrals in the upcoming Paris Olympics, their results will not be credited to Russia.
