CIS Games

CIS Games (Russian: Игры стран СНГ) is a multi-sport event held among the member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States, meanwhile guest nations are invited in the second edition of the games, held in Minsk, Belarus. The first edition of the games is held in Kazan, Russia a year after postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edition of the games
EditionYearOpening ceremonyClosing ceremonyHost cityParticipating countriesSportsBest performing nationReferences
I20214 September11 September Kazan916 Russia[1]
II20234 August14 August Minsk2220 Russia[2]
III2025 Ganja20[3]

Participation eligibility

Age

The games are open to athletes aged 23 and younger, Olympic and world champions could participate as long as they satisfy the age requirement.[4]

Nation

Commonwealth of Independent States

Medals (2021-2023)
CIS Games accumulative medal table
RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Russia263131109503
2 Belarus56110139305
3 Uzbekistan515789197
4 Kazakhstan254985159
5 Azerbaijan253364122
6 Kyrgyzstan4184365
7 Armenia271221
8 Tajikistan1101627
9 Vietnam0527
10 Turkmenistan031518
11 Moldova021113
12 Iran0112
13 Mongolia0101
14 Egypt0044
15 Cuba0011
Totals (15 entries)4274275911445

See also

References
  1. Valeev, Artur (7 September 2020). "Coronavirus won: Games of the CIS countries left Kazan without international tournaments (Коронавирус победил: Игры стран СНГ оставили Казань без международных турниров)" (in Russian). Business Gazeta. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. Mackay, Duncan (4 August 2023). "CIS Games start in Minsk with Belarus and Russia boosted by guest appearance of several countries". Inside the games. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. "III MDB Oyunları Gəncə şəhərində keçiriləcək". Azərtac. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. Iveson, Ali (7 September 2021). "Hosts Russia dominate Games of the CIS Countries sambo tournament". Inside the games. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/04/inaugural-games-of-the-future-fail-to-undo-moscows-international-isolation-a84335
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