The Military World Games, which are second in size only to the Summer Olympics, are expected to bring between 100 and 125 nations to compete in Charlotte across approximately 25 sports. Local veterans are excited about the opportunity, seeing it as a chance for camaraderie and showcasing role models to the community.
“You build a bond with the people that you probably would not think,” said Anne-Marie Pumphrey, U.S. Army veteran. “It’s a good sense of camaraderie-ship.”
“The motto of the International Military Sports Federation is ‘Friendship through sports.’ So you’re going to see Iranians, Chinese, Russians, Americans, French, everybody competing together,” Bremer said.
The opening ceremonies are envisioned to take place at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, with athletic competitions at UNC Charlotte and concerts in the city.
This vision is part of the effort by Eli Bremer and others to bring the games to Charlotte.
A letter of support from the Department of Defense was received last week, which is crucial for the bid. The next step involves a meeting with the International Military Sports Council scheduled for this weekend.
Pumphrey is excited about the prospect.
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