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The 5th World Games of Young Compatriots are finished, UgraMegaSport reports. At the closing ceremony, State Duma Deputy Otari Arshba said that a government commission led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov decided to hold the tournament for at least another three years. The decision was approved by the Head of the Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev.
About 600 people participated in the competition. Children between the ages of 12 and 14 represented more than 60 countries. The most massive teams were from Russia, China, USA, Portugal, Latvia, Belgium and Tunisia.
Russian team became the leading one. The second place in the number of medals was taken by the representatives of Latvia. Israeli athletes are on the third place. The sports program included competitions in six sports: 3 × 3 basketball, futsal, volleyball, chess, table tennis and swimming.
The tournament is a unique event: there are teams that can not meet on other competitions in the same composition. Games give children of compatriots the opportunity to talk with their peers from other countries, find new friends, and culturally enrich themselves. They are also aimed at preserving Russian language, Russian culture and history among the younger generation. One of the highlights was the bonfire of friendship, which was lit on the last day. Participants sang songs with a guitar, danced and communicated in an informal atmosphere.
Russkiy Mir
