2003 Military World Games

2003 Military World Games
2003 Giochi mondiali militari
Host cityCatania
Country Italy
Nations87
Athletes2800
Events13
OpeningDecember 4, 2003 (2003-12-04)
ClosingDecember 11, 2003 (2003-12-11)
Opened byPresident Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
Main venueCibali
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The 2003 Military World Games was an international multi-sport event for military personnel which was held in Catania, Italy from 4–11 December 2003. It was the third edition of the Military World Games, competition organised by the Conseil International du Sport Militaire.[1] A total of 84 nations were represented at the event, with some 2800 military servicemen and women competing in the tournament. The games opening ceremony took place at the Stadio Angelo Massimino in front of 5000 spectators.[2]

  1. ^ The City of U Liotru and Pupi’s. CISM. Retrieved on 2010-07-25.
  2. ^ Coleman, Craig (2003-12-04). Military World Games begin in Italy Archived 2010-06-07 at the Wayback Machine. Armed Forces Sports (USA). Retrieved on 2010-07-25.