The seventh world military games will be held in Wuhan, China on October 18, 2019. The competition period is 10 days. There are 27 major events and 329 minor events such as shooting, swimming, track and field, basketball and so on.
At that time, nearly 10000 active servicemen from more than 100 countries will compete on the same stage. This is the first time that China has hosted a comprehensive international military event. It is also the largest international sports event held by China after the Beijing Olympic Games.
The military games, known as the "military Olympics", is held every four years and nearly three times, with more than 8000 participants from more than 100 member and observer countries. It is an important platform for the armies of various countries to show their strength and image, enhance friendly exchanges and expand their international influence in peacetime.
At the six military games that have been held, except the third and the other five, the host heads of state attended the opening ceremony. In addition, the participation of heads of international sports organizations, including the president of the IOC.
The 2019 world military games include the following events:
1. Events
Badminton, wrestling, Navy pentathlon, table tennis, equestrian, archery, golf, cycling, sailing, judo, taekwondo, basketball, modern pentathlon, football, shooting, boxing, triathlon, fencing, volleyball (including beach volleyball), track and field (marathon), swimming (including open water swimming, diving and water life-saving), orienteering, skydiving, military pentathlon Air force pentathlon.
2. Performance items
Gymnastics, tennis.