2021 CIS Games

The 2021 CIS Games (, ) was the inaugural edition of the CIS Games. It took place from 4 to 11 September 2021 in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, Russia and included athletes from all nine member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).Проведение I игр стран СНГ поможет возвращению к привычной процедуре организации спортивных мероприятий The slogan of the Games is "Our Strength Lies in the Commonwealth!" (В Содружестве наша сила!)

Development and preparation The Games were officially introduced on 27 June 2019, after an initiative of the Ministry of Sport of Russia was passed to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, who accepted it.Казань примет первые Игры стран СНГ в 2020 году Initially, the Games were due to take place from 20 to 27 September 2020, but they were finally postponed to next year after a series of postponements due to complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Коронавирус победил: Игры стран СНГ оставили Казань без международных турниров

According to Business Online, in 2020 the Games' expenses would have been around 500 million rubles, 80% of which would have been covered by the Federal Center.

On 12 July 2021, in an online meeting of leaders of sport ministries it was announced, that around 2,000 athletes, for the most part aged between 14 and 23, and 600 officials will participate at the Games. Overall, 184 set of medals will be awarded and 11 venues will be used, with the main venue being the Universiade Village, which was used during the 2013 Summer Universiade.Министры стран Содружества обсудили ход подготовки I Игр стран СНГ On 28 July 2021, Rustam Minnikhanov, President of Tatarstan, headed a session of the Republican Organization Committee. There it was announced, that about 1,500 athletes will participate.I игры стран СНГприедут порядка 1,5 тыс. спортсменов

According to a session on 6 August 2021, every participating team should include one COVID specialist.Проведение I Игр стран СНГ поможет возвращению к привычной процедуре организации спортивных мероприятий – представитель Исполкома СНГ

Festivals and forums A cultural festival took place in the Village. For the participants there was a "launch zone", which included photo locations, master classes, relax zones and multimedia zones, ending in concerts in the evening. Besides, a sports forum called "Russia – Country of Sports" took place during the Games.About forum

The Games Ceremony The opening ceremony took place in the Universiade Village, which was also used as a housing complex for the participants.

Sports There was a total of 15 sport events. Junior (under 23) athletes participated in most events, except for Muay Thai (men and women), futsal (only men) and kurash (men and girls).Регламент проведения I игры стран СНГ 2021 года в г. Казани (Российская Федерация)

Common Sports (44) Badminton (6) 3x3 basketball (2) Dancesport (4) Futsal (1) Rhythmic gymnastics (6) Shooting (18) Table tennis (7) Combat Sports (137) Boxing (26) Belt wrestling (14) Judo (15) Kurash (10) Karate (12) Muay Thai (16) Sambo (14) Wrestling (30)

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Medal summary

Calendar OC Opening ceremony● Event competitions1 Gold medal eventsCC Closing ceremony

September 20212ndThu3rdFri4thSat5thSun6thMon7thTue8thWed9thThu10thFri11thSat EventsCeremonies OC CC Badminton

| style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |2

|2 Belt wrestling

| style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |14

|14 Boxing | style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |26

|26 Dancesport

| style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |1 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |1 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |2 |4 Futsal

| style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |1212 Kurash

| style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |10

|10 Muay Thai

| style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |16

|16 Rhythmic gymnastics

| style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |14

|14 Shooting

| style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |2 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |6 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |5 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |4 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |1 |18 Table tennis

| style="background-color:#3399ff;" |● | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |2 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |2 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |1 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |27 Wrestling | | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |10 | style="background-color:#ffcc00;" |20

|30 Daily medal events 10 20 40 14 20 25 21 6 25 181 Cumulative total 10 30 70 84 104 129 150 156 181September 2021 2ndThu3rdFri4thSat5thSun6thMon7thTue8thWed9thThu10thFri11thSatTotal events

Marketing Logo and mascot

The Games' official logo was the firebird (жар-птица), a common Slavic fairytale character which is also common in other cultures. The official mascot was а bars, a (snow) leopard.Логотип Игр стран СНГ - Жар-птица, талисманом выбран барс The firebird symbolizes freedom, speed, height, as it is skyrocketing skyward. It is also a symbol of hospitality and the diverse cultures living in the CIS territory. Each feather is coloured according to the flags of the CIS nations. The design of the mascot was created by Ibragim Durdiev from Moscow. The snow leopard has been the symbol of the Volga Bulgars, who were also known as the "Bars tribe" or "barsils". For them, the bars was a deity of fertility and the defence of children. It should symbolize energy, agility, strength and the will to win, as well as hospitality and fortune.

Broadcasting A live broadcasting via internet was available during the Games.

2021 CIS Games

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