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Co-chairs Ike Belk and David Koerner join Vic Pepe, host of the Ten Thousand Miles podcast to discuss the upcoming 2027 Military World Games. 💪

While the upcoming Games are just beginning their public journey, this moment has been years in the making. Powered by the determination, and coordination of Belk and Koerner – in partnership with CISM – the 2027 Games are expected to welcome more than 10,000 athletes from around the globe, celebrating service, sport, and international cooperation.

🎧 Tap below to listen to the episode:
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/ten-thousand-miles/id1746533747
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6X5SxkuhjAOai48YM43CZz?si=4t96VHUWTGCaoCpNmimx-Q
Youtube - https://youtu.be/xAyyFNu5o5Q?si=puFTPvZ87s6Le2pb

Big news for the Carolinas 🇺🇸

Axios Charlotte just covered the CISM - Conseil International du Sport Militaire 2027 Military World Summer Games, now officially expanding across both North and South Carolina. Over 8,000 military athletes, 40+ sports, and the first time the Games will ever be hosted in the United States.

Proud of the work happening behind the scenes - and excited for what’s ahead.

Read the full article here:

2027 Military World Summer Games to include both Carolinas The 2027 Military World Summer Games will take place in North and South Carolina.

Happy Thanksgiving from the United States Performance Center!

Today we’re grateful for our athletes, our partners, our staff, our servicemembers, and the communities that support and inspire us every day.

Wishing everyone a day filled with gratitude, family, and good energy. 🇺🇸🍁

ICYMI: Veterans Day Feature on WCNC+

On Veterans Day, the Military World Games Co-Chairs joined WCNC Charlotte (WCNC+) for a conversation about the CISM 2027 Military World Games coming to the Carolinas - the first time the Games will ever be hosted in the United States.

They discussed what the event means for service members, our community, and the global military sports movement.

Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SseRnzlqguY

2027 Military World Summer Games coming to Charlotte The Military World Summer Games are coming to Charlotte in 2027. The co-chairs of the games joined us on WCNC+ with what to know.Every day, WCNC Charlotte is...

From service to sport. From sacrifice to strength.�
This Veterans Day, we honor those who serve, and look ahead to 2027, when the Carolinas will welcome 10,000 military athletes from more than 140 nations for the first-ever Military World Games on U.S. soil.

A celebration of service. A symbol of unity. A legacy of peace through sport.

Be part of the story.

Read more about how the Carolinas are preparing to welcome the world. 🇺🇸

The Carolinas Military World Games Local Organizing Committee to Host the 2027 Military World Games, Marking a Historic First for the United States | United States Performance Center The Carolinas Military World Games Local Organizing Committee to Host the 2027 Military World Games, Marking a Historic First for the United States Ten-day event to unite more than 8,000 military athletes from 140+ nations in a global competition to champion peace through sport CHARLOTTE, N.C. Nov.....

Today, we honor those who served.

Thank you for your service, strength, and example.

Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our nation inspire everything we do at the U.S. Performance Center. 🇺🇸

A huge thank you to President Trump and the White House for helping secure North Carolina as host of the 2027 Military World Games - the second largest multi-sport event in the world, featuring athletes from 142 countries.



Read more: https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/05/2027-military-world-summer-games-charlotte

Honored to welcome our global partners as we bring the Games to the Carolinas! 🇺🇸