International Day of Military Sports 2023 – Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (PAK) – This 18th February 2023, the International Day of Military Sports 2023 was celebrated with zeal and fervor by the Armed Forces of Pakistan under the auspices of the Services Sports Control Board at the Pakistan Sports Council facilities located in Islamabad.

A large number of male and female athletes from all three services of the Pakistan Armed Forces participated in a race organized by the Pakistan Navy.

At the end of the event, senior military sports delegates addressed the audience and emphasized the importance of the International Day of Military Sports of CISM and the motto "Friendship through Sport".

Gifts and certificates of participation of the International Day of Military Sports were then distributed by Commodore Muhammad Ashraf SI(M) and Pakistan's Head of Delegation to CISM, Rear Admiral Abdul Basit HI (M), both of whom recognized the key role played by the international military sports movement in promoting peace and healthy living around the world.

The Services Sports Control Board of Pakistan also reiterated its commitment to continue CISM activities in Pakistan with more zeal and enthusiasm in the future.

Finally, the national anthem of Pakistan and the CISM anthem were played by the Pakistan Navy Band and a group photo was taken to commemorate this wonderful event!

Find all the pictures of the International Day of Military Sports worldwide on the CISM Flickr Page!

(Source: Palestinian Armed Forces)