This edition marks the first time that the Games have been staged outside the military barracks and the first time all the events are held in one city. It's also the first Games to feature a newly built athletes' village.

The Games will also write another record with defense ministers, military generals and military officers from 42 nations to attend the opening ceremony on Friday. The 5G powered 8K TV and VR system will also be used for the first time.

As the host, China has fielded a record-setting contingent of 553 members in the Games. 406 athletes will compete in 26 sports, absent only in golf.

In the previous six editions, Russia finished atop the medal tally five times while Brazil finished on top once in 2011 as host without the participation of Russia. China registered top three finishes in all the Games.

First held in 1995 in Rome, the Military World Games is a multi-sport event for military personnel organized by the CISM.

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