{
  "id": 1538035,
  "title": "Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting on August 22, 23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/vizag-to-host-brics-sports-ministers-meeting-on-august-22-23",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T18:34:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vizag-to-host-brics-sports-ministers-meeting-on-august-22-23/article71357348.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "District Collector Abhishikth Kishore has directed officials to ensure robust security and protocol arrangements for the upcoming BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting-2026 in Visakhapatnam, scheduled for August 22 and 23. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will organize the event at the Novotel hotel. With ministers and delegates from 11 countries expected to attend, officials have been instructed to make arrangements befitting an international gathering. The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation among BRICS member countries in areas such as sports development, technology, industry, capacity building, and traditional sports promotion. Around 50 to 70 dignitaries, including Sports Ministers and official representatives, are anticipated to participate. The district administration plans to oversee accommodation arrangements for the visiting delegations at the Radisson Blu and Novotel hotels, coordinate security and protocol measures, and arrange logistics such as transportation from the airport. The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation will handle sanitation, the Tourism Department will organize cultural events, and the Police Department will ensure stringent security measures. The inaugural programs are expected to involve the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Education Minister. A gala dinner is planned at the Novotel on the night of August 22, followed by various activities on August 23, including a cycle rally at Rama Krishna Beach, a visit to the glass bridge at Kailasagiri, a tree-plantation program, and attendance at events at Thotlakonda and Rushikonda beaches. The Sports Working Group meeting will take place at the Novotel on the morning of August 23. Kishore emphasized the need for seamless coordination among various departments to ensure the successful execution of all plans.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting scheduled for August 22-23 in Visakhapatnam",
    "Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to organize event at Novotel hotel",
    "50-70 dignitaries, including Sports Ministers, expected to attend"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}