Piccirillo had visited Wuhan many times to inspect preparations for the Games. He was impressed by the accommodation and the sports infrastructure and believes that military athletes from all countries would appreciate the great effort made in the spirit of the Games.

Piccirillo said here on Thursday that the 2019 Military World Games is poised to usher in a new era for military sport.

"This is a historic first in military sport because nearly 10,000 participants are gathering for 10 days in Wuhan to exchange and share common values," said Piccirillo, who spoke highly of the "organization and popular mobilization" work of Chinese authorities.

The Frenchman believes Wuhan will deliver not only an exceptional games but that the input of China will help attract even more countries to join the military games "family."

Wuhan Games will have the largest number of events and participants ever, with badminton, table tennis, tennis and men's gymnastics included for the first time.

Nearly 10,000 soldiers from 109 countries will compete in a record-high 329 events across 27 sports, including military-specialized aeronautical pentathlon, military pentathlon, naval pentathlon, parachuting and orienteering in the 10-day event.

Among all the athletes, 67 have won world championships, 118 are listed in the top eight in Rio Olympic Games and 43 are defending champions in the five military sports.

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