61st CISM World Military Aeronautical Pentathlon Championship
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Welcome to Rio for the 61st edition of the CISM World Military Aeronautical Pentathlon. Over one week, active-duty military athletes compete across six demanding disciplines that test precision, agility, orientation, and all-around readiness—true to CISM’s spirit of Friendship Through Sport. (Disciplines listed under Sports below.)

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61st CISM World Military Aeronautical Pentathlon Championship

06–13 November 2025
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hosted at the Air Force Sports Commission (CDA), Campo dos Afonsos.

📌 Competition Schedule

Date Start End Event Place
Thu 06 Nov 2025 All day Arrival of Delegations Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Thu 06 Nov 2025 All day Accreditation CDA
Fri 07 Nov 2025 08:30 09:30 Opening Ceremony – rehearsal Alameda Cadete Imortal — UNIFA
Fri 07 Nov 2025 10:00 11:00 Opening Ceremony & CISM Medals Alameda Cadete Imortal — UNIFA
Fri 07 Nov 2025 12:00 13:30 Friendship Lunch Food Court — 61st CISM WMC / CISM Mess Hall
Fri 07 Nov 2025 14:00 15:30 Technical Congress CDA
Fri 07 Nov 2025 14:00 16:00 Controlled Shooting — training CMTE
Fri 07 Nov 2025 17:00 20:30 Swimming — training CDA
Fri 07 Nov 2025 17:00 20:30 Ball Contest — training CDA
Fri 07 Nov 2025 17:00 20:30 Fencing — training CDA
Sat 08 Nov 2025 08:00 12:00 Shooting CMTE
Sat 08 Nov 2025 14:00 17:30 Swimming CDA
Sun 09 Nov 2025 08:00 18:00 Fencing CDA
Mon 10 Nov 2025 07:30 12:00 Ball Contest CDA
Mon 10 Nov 2025 14:00 18:00 Orienteering — training 8th Parachute Field Artillery Group (8º GAC Pqdt) / 26th Parachute Infantry Battalion (26º BInf Pqdt)
Mon 10 Nov 2025 14:00 18:00 Obstacle Run — training 26th Parachute Infantry Battalion (26º BInf Pqdt)
Tue 11 Nov 2025 07:30 09:00 Obstacle Run — race 26th Parachute Infantry Battalion (26º BInf Pqdt)
Tue 11 Nov 2025 09:30 12:00 Orienteering — race 27th Parachute Infantry Battalion (27º BInf Pqdt)
Tue 11 Nov 2025 16:00 17:30 Closing & Award Ceremony CDA
Tue 11 Nov 2025 18:30 22:00 Closing Dinner • Gift Exchange • CISM Medal delivery • Homage to Old Athletes (OLD PAIM) Food Court — UNIFA / Mess Hall — UNIFA
Wed 12 Nov 2025 07:00 18:00 Cultural Day Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Thu 13 Nov 2025 All day Departure of Delegations Airports

Daily Menu

Contact

Local Organizing Committee / Brazilian Delegation to CISM
Phone: +55 61 2023-5184 Email: cdmb@defesa.gov.br

FAQ

Who can compete?

Active-duty military personnel only, verified by documentation.

Up to 14 per nation following the official composition.

From 6–13 Nov: accommodation, local transport, and meals.

GIG or SDU; plan extra time if entering Brazil via GRU first.

Not at this edition.

~20–32 °C, showers possible.

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