What does CISM mean in SPORTS

CISM stands for Conseil International du Sport Militaire. It is an international organization which promotes and develops military sport throughout the world. The organization was founded in 1948 to foster peace and understanding among all nations through physical activity and sportsmanship.

CISM cultivates international friendship, understanding, and collaboration between militaries of different nations through the practice of sport events. In addition to offering sporting activities, it also provides a platform for dialogue between concerned nations.

There are currently 138 members representing 131 countries around the globe. Each member nation has its own National Military Sports Council (NMSC). These NMSCs are associated with the National Olympic Committees or relevant government ministries in their respective countries.

CISM holds regular international military sports competitions including world championships as well as festivals, clinics, workshops and training camps for athletes from all over the world. It also sponsors research on topics related to physical education, nutrition and health science to promote a healthy lifestyle among its members.

The exact frequency varies by event type but generally can range from once every two years up to biennial competitions depending on the activity such as swimming, athletics or shooting. Larger scale continental championships usually take place every four years while small scale regional championships can occur annually or even biannually in some cases.

Competitions are open to all active-duty Armed Forces personnel who meet certain established criteria based on nationality, rank/grade and other criteria as deemed fit by each country's national regulations regarding military sport activities. Furthermore, any former service personnel may also be eligible to compete provided they have not been out of service for more than a year prior to competition date unless specified otherwise by applicable rules governing each event type.

All upcoming official events hosted by or affiliated with the Conseil International du Sport Militaire will be listed on our website at www.cism-milsport.org under “What's On” section of our homepage along with their respective qualifying criteria and contact information if available.

Yes, membership is mandatory if you would like partake in any sporting event organized under the auspices of Conseil International du Sport Militaire.

Yes! Through membership with our organization you gain access to certified coaches from various nations across the globe who can offer reliable advice regarding technique development for individual athletes or teams; create your own sports programs tailored specifically for your unit's needs; qualify for special assistance offered exclusively via grants awarded by either member nation or partnering organizations; benefit from quality testing protocols that provide assurance that your athletes remain injury free throughout their training/competition period; access resources that teaching practical life skills related physical fitness and performance enhancement enabling personnel become more balanced individuals both mentally and physically.

No there isn't! Although it is true that some membership categories come with an annual fee attached, these vary depending on each participating nation's size and operational needs.