Encouraging number of registrations for the 5th CISM Winter Military World Games 2025 in Lucerne

Preparations for the 5th CISM Military World Winter Games, which will be held in Lucerne from March 23-30, 2025, are in full swing and the current registration numbers promise to be an exciting international sporting event. With 46 nations and a total of 1,309 athletes and 134 para-athletes registered so far, the Games are a significant milestone in the global military sports calendar.

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The CISM Military World Winter Games are a multi-sport event held every four years, usually one year before the Winter Olympics. It is a sporting event based on the spirit of the International Military Sports Federation (CISM) and the Olympic Games, without political, religious or racial considerations or discrimination. The Military World Winter Games provide a platform for sporting excellence and international friendship, promoting the values of camaraderie and fair play. One of the association's aims is to develop military sports on a broad basis and to strengthen friendly relations between the armed forces and member states. The CISM motto is «Friendship through Sport».

The high number of registrations for the 5th CISM Military World Winter Games is proof of Switzerland's attractiveness and international recognition as a host country. So far, more than 30 CISM World Championships have been successfully held in Switzerland, demonstrating Switzerland's proven organizational skills and ability to ensure high-quality competitions. The participation of 46 nations and over 1,300 athletes and para-athletes also illustrates the confidence in the security and excellent conditions that Switzerland offers for such events.

As a result of the inclusion of the two sports of cross-country skiing and sport climbing in the competition program, nations without a winter sports tradition have also registered for the games. Participants from the continents of America, Africa, Europe and Asia have been persuaded to take part. Athletes from Russia and Belarus will not be taking part in the games.