49th CISM World Military Sailing Championship 2016

[ghazi52]

Opening ceremony of 49th CISM World Military Sailing Championship 2016 was held today at Marina club, Karachi. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

Teams from 09 nations including Bahrain, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar and Russia with Palestine as an observer are participating in this prestigious sailing championship. Championship will be held from 28 Oct to 01 Nov 16, wherein J-80 class boats will be used in match racing format.

While speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Syed Arifullah Hussaini said that holding of this event in Pakistan is a great honour for the country and praised the concerted efforts of the Organizing Committee. He also acknowledged and thanked the presence of President CISM for gracing the event. He highlighted the importance of the event in integrating relationships among the world militaries. The Chief Guest further added that the event will not only promote “Friendship through Sport”, but will also bring world militaries together to further enhance cordial relationship. He paid special tribute to Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee for patronizing this important event.

Earlier, official CISM representative (OCR), Colonel Vethoven gave his welcome address and apprised the audience about the importance of the event. He hoped that the championship would be conducted in a befitting manner, in which all events will be contested in true spirit.

Conseil International du sport Militaries or International Military Sports Council (CISM) was established on 18 Feb 1948 which is one of the largest multi disciplinary organisations in the world. It organises various sports event for Armed Forces of member countries with the ultimate goal to contribute to world peace by uniting Armed Forces for the sports. The motto under which this organisation operates is “Friendship through Sport”. CISM annually organises over twenty Military World Championships for different sports in which all member nations can take part.

A large number of civil and military dignitaries also attended the ceremony.

 

[leo3295]

Best of luck to Pakistan army
And one question does Palestine have a government? Or is it still considered a country?

 

[echo 1]

What an awesome event. Good luck to all, Once over would really appreciate it if someone would post videos, But surprised USA did not participate

 

[Sheikh Rauf]

I think Pakistani Army is very cautious at this point. Yes they sud punish the culprits but why army has to do it my question is whas judiciary is doing? Stablishment sud push N-league to clean FIA CIA FBR and other depatments before they tight their screws cuz what they did is highly dangerous this blunder N-leage did kill the pride of nation in any situation. they says
"aap jaisay dost hon to dushman ki kia zaroorat hai"
we need Administrative setup up to union council. who actually work on ground not on papers like these politicians.
i am not agree to Imrans policies sometimes but what is he doing is not putting pressure on janga but on stablishment. this is the time to support him. NGO's doesnt support any moments which actually support Pakistani system but only where they find there western intrest like women protection bill labeling Pak is held by extremism or missing persons in blouchistan NGOs did also support N-league when he was marching Isb for iftikhar chaudhry.