ZAGREB, Feb 23 (Hina) - "Seventy-five countries with 8,185 participants, including 5,523 athletes, so far, have announced their participation in the 2nd World Military Games scheduled to take place in Zagreb from August 7 to 17. The
second round of applications is in progress, and we expect another 15 countries, while we should have the complete list of participants within about a month," director of the "2nd World Military Games Zagreb '99", Lieutenant-General Josip Lucic, said at a news conference in Zagreb on Tuesday. Most military athletes who have applied are from Germany (448), followed by Russia (428), the USA (422), China (386) and Italy (385). Croatia will be represented by 382 athletes (including 112 women), in all 24 disciplines. "This is the largest sports event in the history of Croatia according to the number of participants, and is an ideal opportunity for the affirmation of our country and
ZAGREB, Feb 23 (Hina) - "Seventy-five countries with 8,185
participants, including 5,523 athletes, so far, have announced
their participation in the 2nd World Military Games scheduled to
take place in Zagreb from August 7 to 17.
The second round of applications is in progress, and we expect
another 15 countries, while we should have the complete list of
participants within about a month," director of the "2nd World
Military Games Zagreb '99", Lieutenant-General Josip Lucic, said
at a news conference in Zagreb on Tuesday.
Most military athletes who have applied are from Germany (448),
followed by Russia (428), the USA (422), China (386) and Italy
(385).
Croatia will be represented by 382 athletes (including 112 women),
in all 24 disciplines.
"This is the largest sports event in the history of Croatia
according to the number of participants, and is an ideal
opportunity for the affirmation of our country and people," Lucic
said.
All sports locations where the games will take place are almost
completely prepared.
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