The Military World Games Story Nobody's Talking About
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This episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the 2027 Military World Games and the efforts of its local organizing committee.
In this episode of 10,000 Miles, host Vic Pepe sits down with Ike Belk and David Koerner, the co-chairs of the 2027 Military World Games Local Organizing Committee, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest global sporting events most Americans have never heard of. Born of the post–World War II idea that nations can compete in sport rather than conflict, the Military World Games are powered by CISM (International Military Sports Council) and its mission of friendship through sport. Now, for the first time in history, the United States will host the Military World Games in 2027, with Charlotte, North Carolina, as the centerpiece. We cover what the Military World Games are, how they differ from the Olympics, why this event is “diplomacy in motion,” and what it takes to execute a multi-venue, multi-sport global competition involving active-duty service members and elite athletes from around the world. Ike and David also share the origin story of their partnership, the bold decision to pursue the bid, the international travel and negotiations, and the leadership lessons behind building a team capable of delivering an event of this scale. If you care about leadership…
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