CISM Day Run 2016 - Final Report
A BRIEF HISTORY OF CISM DAY RUN
February 18th, 1948. Headed by the French squadron leader Henri Debrus, militaries of France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Denmark founded in Nice, France, the “Conseil International du Sport Militaire – CISM”, with the idea of promoting peace through sport, bringing their respective Armed Forces together in sport events. This little seed has grown up, fortunately. We are now 134 member nations (for a while), with the same ideal of our founders.
To celebrate this day and bring to our memories the CISM foundation, it was created in 2006 the “CISM Day Run.” Much more than a jogging event, CISM Day Run recalls the spirit of our founders. This special day is held every year worldwide, and aims at promoting the practice of sports in the military context, bringing together all community of Sports, including Sports Federations, Olympic Committees, and other International Institutions in contact with the Armed Forces and Ministries of Defense.
Completely integrated to CISM principles, this event also intends to contribute to world peace and already became a tradition among CISM-family worldwide. Up to now, 88 member countries have already held at least once the CISM Day Run.
CISM Day Run includes short or long distance jogging, walking or skiing. The purpose is to disseminate the CISM motto, “Friendship through Sport”, among millions of soldiers of our 134 member nations, gathering in just one day, under the sport and peace flag, the brothers in arms of the whole world. Regardless of physical fitness, sports abilities, social conditions, ranks, gender or age, shoulder-to-shoulder, engaged in the principle of sport for all in just one goal: the world peace.
Summary 2015
Last year, 23 countries returned the official report and 14 countries answered our inquiry of organization of a CISM Day Run event, totalizing 659.862 members of their Armed Forces having participating in multiple events, marking the CISM presence in the world. Unfortunately, we did not achieve the number of 750.000 participants, as it was previously planned but the numbers were quite impressive. Congratulations to the delegations of Finland and Pakistan, the only member nations that have organized a CISM Day Run event in their countries since the beginning of the project.
The following countries organized CISM Day Run in 2015: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mali, Morocco, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Portugal, Republic of Guinea, Romania, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, and Zambia.
2016 - Current Situation
This year of 2016 is a promising one! Until 14 April 2016, CISM General Secretariat have already received 26 Reports and 13 Inquiries. According to the latest numbers, these 39 countries have totalized 724.448 participants. We are talking about the presence of CISM in more than 3000 cities all over the world. It is an amazing news! CISM General Secretariat is thankful to all nations who dedicated their efforts and time to gather military and civilian people in the name of PEACE!
We would like to remind all CISM community the importance of sending the reports, pictures, videos or other materials they shall have about CISM Day Run in their respective countries. This will help CISM HQ to update its database and promote the event. Besides this, it will allow us to update our website. The whole world will know how the “CISM Day Run” was celebrated in your country! Year by year, CISM GS is improving its works in this sense. A special certificate for 2016, a sample of Certificate, and a sample of report are available for downloading in our website. They can be shared, copied and distributed at your will. The certificate shall be signed and given to all participants as a symbol of their contribution to the world peace. If you have a suggestion, question or further doubts do not hesitate in contact CISM Day Run Project Manager, WO-Marco Gama by e-mail Marco.Gama@cism-milsport.com or by phone (32) 2 650 02 70.
“Friendship through Sport”
CISM Day Run current statistics 2006 - 2016
Summary 2016
Reports from: Korea, Mali, Brasil, , Belgium, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Latvia, Romania, Albania, Bulgaria, Algeria, Thailand, Slovenia, Suriname, Peru, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Germany, Portugal, Palestine, Serbia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Italy, Lesotho, Morocco, Pakistan, Georgia.
Inquiries filled by: Egypt, Greece, Hungary, Finland, Armenia, South Africa, Ecuador, Mongolia, France, Botswana, Chile, Tunisia, and Mauritania.
40 countries: 724.448 participants
CISM Day Run 2016 – Run for Peace!
Mali
Party in Mali!
Beginning with the raising of flags of CISM and Mali, a whole day of sports celebrations has begun in the city of Bamaku. Running 8 km or sites of practicing many sports, such as Military Football, Volleyvball, Handball, Football, Basketball, Boxing, Traditional fight, and martial Arts.
CISM thanks Mali Delegation for this demonstration of commitment and passion for sports.
Brazil
Amazing country, unforgettable event!
No matter Olympic Games are at their door, Brazil did a splendid job on CISM Day Run in this emblematic year for them. No matter the official report is on its way, many media channels covered the event all over the country. CISM congratulates Brazilian Delegation for the initiative and the splendid event, too.
Belgium
A big day for Military Sports
Under the Belgium heavy clouds, CISM Day Run was held in an atmosphere of friendship and happiness. The warm hearts of participants put the cold away. A true demonstration of sportive proudness. Thanks to Belgian Delegation for the great event!
Lebanon
SPONSORING BY THE LEBANESE ARMED FORCES COMMANDER
......GENERAL JEAN KAHWAGI.....
The MILITARY SPORT HIGH CENTER organized the CISM Day Run 2016 in 21/2/2016.
The distance of the race was aprox. 5 km, starting from Col. Milad Al Naddaf barrack (Navy Seals) in Amchit and finishing at the public garden in Jbeil, and the organizers devided the categories according to the IIAF rules, and the begining of this event was with the Lebanese anthem, then the CISM anthem.
In 21/2/2016, about 1530 runners (CIVILIAN & MILITARY PERSONS) ran toghether to celebrate the 68th anniversary by walking, running. On the Lebanese territory.
B.Gen. GEORGES EL HED the chief of the Lebanese Delegation to CISM was representing GENERAL KAHWAGI, and he gave the start signal of the race for the military's category at 9:00 am, after that, at about 9:20 am, Col. Paul Saliba gave the start signal for the civilians' category.
The participants ran toghether with one voice ( RESPECT , PEACE , FRIENDSHIP THROUGHT SPORT ) and they were from the Lebanese Armed Forces, Interior Security Forces , General Coustoms Directorate , General Security , State Security , UNIFIL Units , Lebanes Red Cross, and runners from various universities, schools , and clubs @ the Lebanese Federation of Athletics and the Lebanese Olympic Committee .
The categories devided as follows:
- Military Cat. (Male + Female) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- UNIFIL Cat. (Male + Female) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Male 16-17 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Female 16-17 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Male 18-19 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Female 18-19 YRS) Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Male 20-34 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Female 20-34 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Male 35-39 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Female 35-39 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Male 40-44 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Female 44-44 YRS) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Male 45 YRS and above) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
- Civilian Cat. (Female 45 YRS and above) (Medals + Cup + Certificate).
At the end of the race, B.Gen. GEORGES EL HED adorned the winners in each category the medals and cups, and every one (participants) took commemorative medals, certificates & bags (juice, cake, fruits, water...).
SRI LANKA
The annual CISM Day Run in respect of Defence
Services of Sri Lanka was conducted on a high note on 21 February 2016.
This was the fifth time that the CISM Day Run was conducted in Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Air Force by virtue of holding the presidency of the Defence Services Sports Board (DSSB) organized this event for 2016.
The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Engineer Karunasena Hettiarchchi grace the occasion as the chief guest. The President DSSB Sri Lanka and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal GP Bulathsinghala and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General AWJC De Silva were among the 305 sports personnel of the tri services who took part in the event.
The event started in front of Rifle Green Grounds of the Sri Lanka Air Force Station Colombo and covered a distance of 2.5 km before reaching the finish line at the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters complex in Colombo.
On completion of the Race, the Awards Ceremony of the event took place, which was followed by breakfast for the participants.
SENEGAL
At the foot of the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, the Senegal Armed Forces celebrated CISM Day Run in 18 February. By either running or walking along the streets of the capital, hundreds of people felt proud to demonstrate the CISM motto “Friendship through Sport”.
LATVIA
On 18th February, 2016, soldiers, national guards and civilians in total number of 895 persons from 27 regular forces and national guard units from whole country participated CISM Day Run.
Participation in various length run soldiers and civilians covered a significant distance. Total distance – 3120 km.
The most number of participants – 429 soldiers from Land forces ran in the city of Adazi.
Latvian delegation participated in the CISM Day Run for the ninth time promoting physical and sport activities to support the peace movement in the world.
ROMANIA
ALBANIA
On February 18th 2016, the Albanian Armed Forces celebrated the 68rd CISM Anniversary bringing people together in different military units during the “CISM Day Run 2016”.
The major event took place in the Land Forces Command where 450 soldiers, NCO-s, officers and civilians, man and women were gathered to celebrate this day. The activity started by hoisting the CISM flag and playing the CISM anthem. A presentation to CISM and its history was made by the Albanian Delegation to CISM. The ceremony was followed by an 8 km cross-country run for man and women.
The event was closed by handing over the CISM Day Run certificate to all participants in this event.
Other sport activities were organized in all military units and the overall approximate number of participants was 1900.
HUNGARY
18th February 2016. The weather was awful for an excursion, but excellent for running. 7-8 degrees, with clouds, not rainy, not windy. In the Margit Island of Budapest, 178 soldiers took part in the CISM Day Run event, under the leadership of Istvan SIMICSKO, the Hungarian Minister of Defence. Before the warming up, a speach was held by Mj. General Istvan KUN SZABÓ.
With 9 garrison, 30 military units, and 1522 soldiers run on this day. The distance depended on the local circumstances, generally it was 3-10 km.
In every garrison before the start, the soldiers were informed about the history and the main mission of the CISM.
Involved cities: Budapest, Tata, Székesfehérvár, Pápa, Szentes, Várpalota, Szolnok, Kecskemét, Veszprém, Győr.
ALGERIA
18th February 2016, the CISM Algerian Delegation celebrated CISM Day Run with a great success. This important sport manifestation gathered 440.00 participants from different units and Commands.
There was a big mobilization of military personnel of all ages, ranks and categories. The event was held in the best conditions due to the human and material resources.
The media had largely covered the event, reflecting, this way, the interest of the public regarding the activities on the military sports. This was also important to divulge CISM among civilians, which demonstrates the great importance of CISM for the National Sports Movement and the people of Algeria.
The Military Units Commanders awarded the athletes the certificates and medals in the closing ceremonies, held on the various Military Units over Algeria.
THAILAND
On February 18th, Royal Thai Armed Forces celebrated CISM Day Run in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.
About 1,650 military participants consisting of the army, the air force and the navy actively took part in the event, running 1 kilometer at Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters in order to show the solidarity with the CISM motto “Friendship through Sports”.
This year is the 8th edition of this event which has run smoothly in a friendly environment.
The souvenirs had been presented to each representative from Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Air Force and Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defence by Admiral Prasan Sukkaset, the chairman of the event, Deputy Chief of Defence Forces before the event began.
SLOVENIA
Slovenian Armed Forces and Slovenian CISM Delegation organized CISM Day Run on 1st March 2016.
CISM Day Run was organized as a non - competitive event at the same time in all military installations in Slovenia. The main event was organized at Ivan Cankar Baracks in Vrhnika, with opening ceremony, raising of the CISM flag, CISM anthem and opening speech of Brigadier General Bojan Pograjc, Chief of Strategic Planning Department of General Staff of Slovenian Armed Forces. Lt. Colonel Jure Velepec, Chief of Slovenian CISM Delegation has also run with the participants in Vrhnika barracks.
CISM Day Run was organized in following cities across Slovenia: Ljubljana, Maribor, Celje, Vrhnika, Kranj, Bohinjska Bela, Postojna, Vipava, Pivka, Cerklje, Ankaran, Skrilj, Slovenska Bistrica, Murska Sobota and Novo mesto. Articles in main military web page and Slovenian Armed Forces Facebook profile with the pictures was published immediately after the run, civilian media was also informed on the activity.
Altogether 1369 members of Slovenian Armed Forces were running to celebrate Friendship through sport on 1st March 2016, which was less than in the last year, but still 20% of SAF members.
SURINAME
In February 18th, the Republic of Suriname celebrated the CISM Day Run in Paramaribo City. Around 300 participants from army, Navy, Air Force, Military Police, Military Academy and civilians took part in the event that happened in in the Headquarter of Army Command “Menre Buku Kazerne”.
The event started with the speech of Maj Bilkerdijk, President of CISM in Suriname. He talked about the history of CISM and the objectives of CISM Day Run. After it, all the participants warmed up and ran 5 km through the Paramaribo’s streets in ot]rder to disseminate the motto UN FOR PEACE”.
It was the 8th edition of CISM Day Run in our country.
The Brazilian Sports Advisory in Suriname gave support to the event.
PERU
As every year, Peru organized the race “CISM DAY RUN” commemorating another year of creation of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), where 450 people of different units were participating: 150 of the Air Force and 150 of the Navy.
The race was performed at Command facilities of Education and Doctrine of Army, located in Chorrillos with 08 km of distance and was led by FEDEMILPE authorities.
By the end of the event, participation certificates were given to the runners.
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Celebration of 68 anniversary of the CISM was done in all commands and units of the AF BiH on 25 February 2016.
Members of the AF BiH on that day were running and walking through the countryside spent revue competition in soccer and basketball.
The central manifestation of this event was realized in the municipality of Capljina (SRC Hutuvo mud), where is realized the 8000 meters race.
Except members of the AF BiH at the event were members of the State Agency for Investigation and Protection, and members others sports clubs from BiH.
This activity was supported by a total of 650 sportsmen who received certificates for participation in this activity.
GERMANY
On 12th March 2016 the German CISM Day-Run took part in the military district of Münster, the 2nd time as a 6 hours CISM Day Run. The Day Run was well organized and with 477 soldiers from different nations, a big part of them from the international Military Headquarters in Münster.
The run was provided in the best conditions in order to make known the CISM Day Run in Germany and to carry the message of Peace and Friendship.
The starters were sent to their run by a member of the North Rhine- Westphalia state parliament and former senior officer Mr. Thomas Marquardt.
PORTUGAL
The Portuguese Defense Ministry promoted the “CISM DAY RUN”, the day was dedicated to promoting the practice of sports in the military context.
We celebrate it in the last 18th of February, in a Navy Base near Lisbon.
The event consisted in a 5 km run and then a lunch fraternization between participants and organizers.
PALESTINE
On March 12th , and under sponsorship of the National Security forces Commander General Nidal abu Dukhan, the General Federation of Military Sport celebrated CISM Day Run in Palestine. This big event organized for the second time in the oldest city of the world, Jericho city.
About 400 Runners participated in the marathon , men and women, soldiers and officers , from the various branches of security and army forces, in addition of civil police .
In a friendly environment, the participants ran together for approximately 10 kilometers, which are the distance of the marathon, and the competitors divided into three categories: men under 40 years old, men over 40 years old, and women.
At the end of the race Brigadier Fathi Taieh and Colonel Amal Khailfe, the Military Sport Manager, adorned the winners of the 3 categories by medals, cups and certificates.
SERBIA
Serbian Delegation to CISM organize CISM Winter Training camp - Kopaonik 2016. Within this event we organized CISM Bilateral alpine skiing Championship.
Military athletes from Serbia and Slovenia competed in Slalom and Giant Slalom. Also, we used this opportunity to realize CISM Day Run 2016 (photo is attached).
Today was realized competitions in Giant Slalom, and tomorrow athletes from Slovenia and Serbia will run the Slalom race.
FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA
The CISM Day Run 2016 celebration, conducted at the Army of the Repubic of Macedonia in the 8 cities with 3400 competitors (men and women).
18th Fevruary 2016 with the participation of Civilian from National Federation and military together, men and women wearing stating their support for peace.
The event was followed by an 10 km run for man and 5 km for women.The event was closed by handing over the CISM Day Run certificate to some of distinguished participants.
Finals races and formally opened by the Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Macedonian Army, General major Racaj Muhammad.
Deputy CHOD, in the ceremony despite the division of qualifications for participation in CISM Day Run, declared the best athletes in the army dispensing cups.
Other activities were organized in military units such as football, volleyball, and other sport games and the approximate number was 3400 participants.
ITALY
The event has been organized in Rome in partnership with a very important and well recognized run competition, that was created by a General of the Italian Army that recently passed away due to an helicopter crash incident.
The run is now dedicated to him. Since a lot of military units and soldiers take habitually part to this competition, the Italian Delegation, also due to the ethical value of this event, has thought to ask for the hospitality inside the run.
It was a great success, with a very positive outcome for CISM and for the aim of the Day Run. More than 400 soldiers took part to the event that, in total, hosted more than 2500 participants.
A separated awarding ceremony has been organized, the medals for the first three men and women were awarded by the Chief of the Italian Delegation Col. Gaetano Pennacchio (that also competed in the run with very good result) and by Lt.Col. Borghino as member of the Board and President of the sports commission of CISM.
LESOTHO
LESOTHO celebrated CISM day run on the 16th and 18th March 2016 . There were 600 officers and soldiers. We had many activities for both days. Running 15 Km, track and field without hurdles and speed march for 15 Km.
MOROCCO
The celebrations of the 68th CISM anniversary took place at the Royal Armed Forces Square, under the high demands of Our Majesty The King, Supreme Chief and Chief of the Royal Armed Forces.
It was celebrated the CISM Day Run on 18 February, 2016. Over 68.350 military personnel had participated in this event.
PAKISTAN
Council International Sports Military (CISM) Day Run was held at Peshawar on 18 February 2016. More than 500 athletes of all age categories from Armed Forces of Pakistan participated.
Initially a race of 5 Km was conducted followed by conduct of short length races. Short length races includes race of 400 m, 800m and 1.1 Km. The whole event lasted for approximately three hours. A huge crowd witnessed the whole event.
Civil and military dignitaries were invited for prize distribution ceremony. Chief Guest awarded the CISM Day Run certificates to every participant and prizes to top 5 winners of all races. The activity was followed by refreshment for the guests and athletes.
Vietnam
The year of 2016 marks the 69 anniversary of the foundation of the “Conseil International du Sport Militaire – CISM”. Over the past 69 years, CISM has been striving for bringing the members’ armed forces in sport event to celebrate and promote peace, unity and friendship among CISM-family. To celebrate the foundation of CISM, this year, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has organized the annual CISM Day Run nationwide in March, 2016.
This event brought together 207,434 participants from differentmilitary units of Vietnam People’s Army, different cities and towns across the country regardless of ranks, gender and age running for the same purpose “Friendship through Sports”. The number of participants this year has significantly increased compared to the previous years in response to the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Run Day. Really and truly, the event has become a traditional festival for all military units ofVietnam People’s Army, arousing the sporting spirit among them while strengthening the civilian and military solidarity.
