The Alba Games, which is taking place in Venezuela this month, are an exhibition of sports and geopolitics. The event is hosted by Venezuela, which is struggling with a complex economic, social, and political crisis. The games have not taken place since 2011, but this year's host, Venezuela, is trying to regain its international recognition. The games include events such as boxing, swimming, gymnastics, bodybuilding, chess, and dominoes. None of the participants' victories at the games will get them closer to the 2024 Olympics, but they are participating for the experience and to lower their times. The games are largely attended by supporters of the governing United Socialist Party of Venezuela and public employees who are still in uniform. Russian athletes are allowed to use their country's name, flag, and anthem at the games, despite the fact that their country was recently accused of meddling in the US elections.

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