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| First event | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Occur every | 4 years |
| Last event | 1990 |
| Purpose | National sports festival |
The Games of the Red Star (Gaullican: Jeux de l'étoile rouge), or the GRS (JER) was a multinational sporting event organised by the Association of Emerging Socialist Sportsmen, an institution within the Association of Emerging Socialist Economies. First established in 1949, it held its first games in Port Fitzhubert, Rwizikuru in 1954.
History
With the establishment of the Association of Emerging Socialist Economies, it was suggested by (TBD) that the newly-established organization host an Invictus-style event for developing nations, with the aim of showcasing the sporting achievements of developing countries, while simultaneously promoting the newborn Association of Emerging Socialist Economies.
Thus, in 1949, it was decided the first edition of the games would be held in Port Fitzhubert in 1954, with 1950 being skipped as they did not have enough time to prepare for a 1950 edition of the Games of the Red Star, let alone select a host among the member states of the AESE.
Unlike the Invictus games, the Games of the Red Star were to have a political element, with debating to be considered a sport by the Association of Emerging Socialist Sportsmen, and topics to be primarily focused on anti-imperialism, socialist development, and human rights. As well, host nations were expected to adhere to the basic principles of the Association of Emerging Socialist Economies.
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