CISM European Conference to take place in Cyprus

The CISM European Conference will take place in Cyprus from 30-31 October in the coastal town of Larnaca.

A statement of the Defence Ministry said that around 100 delegates from 100 CISM member states will take part in conference.

During the opening ceremony, Defence Minister Costas Papacostas and CISM President, Brigadier General Dr Gianni Gola will honour Cypriot champion in high-jump Kyriacos Ioannou who secured his first bronze medal in international competitions during the third Armed Olympiad in Catania, Italy, in 2003.

The conference will discuss the financial crisis, development of the CISM Regulations, revision of the European Strategic Plan – 2011, updating the CISM European calendar as well as participation in the competition: CISM European Conference Cup 2009.

On Saturday, Chairman of the Cyprus Sports Organisation Dr. Nicos Kartakoulis will give a speech entitled “Sports in the Armed Forces and the conference will be concluded with a dinner hosted by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence Dr. Petros Kareklas.