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.The City of U Liotru and Pupi’s . CISM. Retrieved on 2010-07-25. 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.Coleman, Craig (2003-12-04). Military World Games begin in Italy . Armed Forces Sports (USA). Retrieved on 2010-07-25.
Sports A total of thirteen sports were contested at the 2003 Games.Programme Handbook (archived). CISM/Archive.org. Retrieved on 2010-07-25.
Games schedule
-CeremonyCCompetitionFFinals +Competition schedule December →4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Opening ceremony Basketball C F Boxing C F Cycling F F Diving C C Fencing C F Football C C F Judo F F Lifesaving C Modern pentathlon C C F Swimming C Sailing C Track and field F Volleyball C F Closing ceremony
Note: The football tournament began before the Games opening ceremony, with the first matches taking place on 2 and 3 December.
Medal table
All information taken from Armed Forces Sports.3rd Military World Games. CISM. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17. Retrieved on 2010-07-25.
Participation
References
External links Archived official website CISM website Archived news of US performances