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Rio 2011 - International Military Games

Friendship Through Sport

U.S. military athletes will be joining athletes from 108 other countries in Rio de Janeiro this month to compete in a variety of sporting events at the 5th CISM Military World Games. The games are hosted by the Conseil International du Sport Militaire, known as CISM, or International Military Sports Counsel. The organization's goal is to contribute to world peace by uniting armed forces from foreign countries through sports. The organization's motto is "friendship through sport."

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U.S. Service Members Compete in the Triathlon Event at the Military Games

Military World Games Conclude

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Golden Knights Lead Team USA

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 26, 2011 – The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team won four medals, including gold in the women’s overall country competition, to lead Team USA athletes at the 5th Conseil International du Sport Militaire Military World Games. Story

Thrill of Victory Eludes Team USA

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 26, 2011 – Members of Team USA's women's soccer squad experienced one of the most bittersweet victories of their lifetime at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain during the 5th Counseil International du Sport Militaire, or CISM, Military World Games. Story

Six Soldiers Help Team USA
Win Bronze in Basketball

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25, 2011 – Air Force Capt. Matthew McCraw scored 34 points and Army 2nd Lt. Paul Nelson added 23 to lead Team USA to an 84-83 victory over South Korea for the bronze medal in men’s basketball at the 5th Counseil International du Sport Militaire Military World Games. Story

Soldier Finishes 4th in Modern Pentathlon

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24, 2011 – U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Spc. Dennis Bowsher finished fourth in the men’s modern pentathlon at the 5th CISM Military World Games. Story

U.S. Women's Sailing Team Takes Bronze

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 23, 2011 – The U.S. women's sailing team took home the bronze medal at the 5th International Military Sports Council's World Games. This is the third medal that U.S. teams have garnered in the competitions, all earned by female teams. Story

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