81st General Assembly of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) Monaco – 3 to 9 May 2026
Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Principality will host, from 3 to 9 May 2026, the 81st General Assembly of the International Military Sports Council (CISM). This international event will bring together representatives from 79 member countries, confirming the central role of CISM in promoting dialogue and peace through sport.
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Monaco: A Place of Dialogue and Commitment to Peace Through Sport
Faithful to its tradition of openness and commitment to dialogue between peoples, the Principality positions itself as a place that fosters cooperation and shared action. In a rapidly changing world, sport remains a universal language capable of bringing nations closer together. The commitment of the military sports movement fully contributes to the promotion of peace. Hosting this General Assembly in Monaco reflects a shared ambition: to make sport a genuine space for dialogue, serving international stability and mutual understanding between peoples.
Bringing Nations Together Through Sport
Within this unique setting, a truly global community will come together: high-level military delegations, institutional and sporting representatives, and experts engaged in sports diplomacy. Discussions will focus in particular on strengthening ties between nations through the promotion of sport as a driver of lasting peace.
The week will be marked by conferences and institutional discussions, including the “Peace & Sport” conference. The General Assembly will also provide an opportunity to officially present the 2027 Summer Military World Games in Charlotte (United States) and the 2027 World Military Schools Games in Kazakhstan.
The Force Publique of Monaco: A Key Stakeholder
The involvement of the Principality’s uniformed services (Force Publique de Monaco) in organising the 81st CISM General Assembly is fully in line with its missions of security, representation and support for major international events hosted in the Principality. It comprises the Prince’s Carabinieri Corps and the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service. In this capacity, under the authority of the Ministry of the Interior, both corps are responsible for the organisation of the event and the security of the delegations. The Prince’s Carabinieri play a key role in official protocol: organising military honours, participating in ceremonies through the Carabinieri Orchestra, and enhancing the image of the Sovereign and the Principality.
About CISM
The leading global military sports organisation, CISM was founded in 1948 and now brings together 142 nations, including Monaco since 2010. Its motto, “Friendship through Sport”, guides its actions in favour of peace and dialogue between peoples. Beyond competition, CISM fosters lasting bonds between men and women in uniform by promoting mutual understanding and respect for diversity.