28.09.2010.

Strategic CISM seminar starts

The strategic seminar of CISM ( Counsil International Du Sports Militaire) started today in Belgrade, with such distinguished persons attending the ceremony as Under Secretary Zoran Jeftic, who is also the Head of the Serbian CISM delegation and CISM president Colonel Hamed Kalkaba Malboum, director of the seminar Major Johan Puhar from Austria and Colonel Branko Boskovic, Deputy Head of the Military academy and our renowned marathon runner.
The ceremony was also attended by the representatives of the Olympic Committee of Serbia,Vice President Djordje Visacki and our Olympic champion in shooting Jasna Sekaric, who also coaches the shooting team of the Military Academy.
Sports is an area where physical education and training can be promoted, as Jeftic said, stressing that CISM since its establishment has contributed to the growth of understanding and friendship among members of various armies.

The Republic of Serbia, as a relatively young member of this organization has done much to promote sorts ad physical education in the army and to develop cooperation in the region in terms of sports and in the global level too. Jeftic reminded of several important sports events, which were organized in cooperation with CISM such as the World military marathon competition and the futsal cup jointly with FIFA.
However, the current economic crisis, as Colonel Hamed Kalkaba malboum from Cameroon stressed, had resulted in budget cuts, thus limiting the financial support to military sports events.
He commended SAF on its contribution to CISM in regional and global level, which can be seen in the FIFA organized futsal cup, as a unique contribution to friendship, cooperation and understanding.

Jasa Sekaric was also another distinguished guest to emphasize the importance of sports and to express her pleasure for the opportunity to coach the Military Academy shooting team.
The president of CISM awarded Under Secretary Jeftic with the “Great Officer” medal while athlete Goran Cegar, winner of the marathon was awarded the “Knight of Sports” medal. These medals are awarded to those who achieved most on promotion and contribution to principles and the development of CISM.
Under Secretary Jeftic announced at the media conference that the sports team of SAF would travel to Brazil to Rio de Janeiro next year to participate in military sports games, but that they are still seeking funds for this, and that Mod would ask the Ministry of Sports and other sports associations for help.

Jeftic feels that it is very important that the members of our army take active participation in regional competitions which are less costly yet are equally important.

As regards the funding of the next CISM competition in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, the President of CISM responded that the Brazilian Government had already built all necessary facilities and prepared everything for next year’s successful organization.
The seminar will last till 30 September.