THE inaugural continental meeting of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) is being held in Guyana.
Military and sports representatives from Canada, The Dominican Republic, Brazil, Barbados, the United States and Guyana are participating in the meeting.

Addressing the opening ceremony on Monday, Colonel, Administration and Quartering, Captain (CG) Vernon Burnett welcomed the participants to the meeting, noting that their presence reflected the shared commitment to the ideal of CISM and the promotion of friendship through sport.

Guyana’s affiliation with CISM was solidified in 2019 during the General Assembly and Congress in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. “Today, as we host this continental meeting, we celebrate not only the progress we have made, but [also] the shared vision that unites us all,” Captain Burnette noted.

Guyana’s accession to full membership means that Guyana’s soldiers now have the privilege to participate in all CISM activities, often regarded as the Olympics of Armed Forces. This presents an exciting opportunity for our military personnel to engage in friendly competition, build camaraderie and forge lasting bonds with counterparts from around the world.