Day two of the 2024 BRICS Games in Kazan, Russia, featured a variety of impressive athletic performances and memorable events. Highlights included:
Swimming Competitions: The pool saw intense action with Brazil and China emerging as strong contenders. Chinese swimmer Sun Yang clinched a gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle, adding to his impressive career achievements.
Track and Field: Indian sprinter Hima Das continued to make headlines by winning gold in the women’s 200 meters, showcasing her speed and determination. South African athletes also performed well in the long jump and relay events.
Gymnastics: Russian gymnasts dominated the artistic gymnastics events, with standout performances from Angelina Melnikova, who secured gold in the all-around competition.
Martial Arts: The martial arts events, including judo and taekwondo, were fiercely contested. Brazil’s team showed strength in judo, while Chinese athletes excelled in taekwondo, securing multiple medals.
Team Sports: Basketball and volleyball matches drew large crowds, with South Africa’s women’s volleyball team defeating their Russian counterparts in a thrilling five-set match.
Special Events: A special highlight was the inclusion of belt wrestling, where veteran wrestler Surhoneyi Soho from Nagaland, India, officiated the matches.
