Representatives of the parliaments of the CSTO Member States take part in the anniversary 10th International Parliamentary Games

The opening ceremony of the 10th International Parliamentary Games was held on October 19 in Moscow.
Competitors include teams of parliamentarians of the CSTO Member States: the Republic of Belarus, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation and a CSTO PA observer – the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia.
Competitors will show their prowess in 6 sports disciplines: mini football, billiards, table tennis, big tennis, badminton, chess.
According to Aleksandr ZHUKOV, first deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, international parliamentary games provide an opportunity for parliamentarians from all countries to make contact, establish good relations and become friends. “These games promote a healthy lifestyle, and it is very good when parliamentarians lead by their own example,” he said.
All in all, teams of parliamentarians from 13 countries will take part in the competition.
Besides sports events, the programme also includes cultural events, meetings and discussions.
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