Clinic in Naval Pentathlon shows a real competition in Rio de Janeiro

As part of the CISM Regional Development Center Americas program for 2011, the 1st International Naval Pentathlon Clinic was held from 25 to 29 April in the Physical Education Center Admiral Adalberto Nunes (CEFAN) in Rio de Janeiro. A total of 40 students attended the clinic, in a group composed by representatives from Germany, Poland, Ecuador and Brazil. They came from Navy, Army, Air Force, Fire Brigade and Military Police. There were also and college students.

The clinic aimed at contributing to the Naval Pentathlon dissemination and consolidation in America and was held in the framework of the 2nd International Tournament in Naval Pentathlon, which counted with the best military athletes of the world.

For the commander of CEFAN, Rear-Admiral (FN) Fernando, holding the clinic in parallel to a competitive tournament become even more useful to student learning, mainly because this event enhanced technical and organizational levels of this discipline and all this knowledge will be useful next July, during the 5th CISM Military World Games.

In addition to lectures and watching the best naval pentathletes from Brazil, Germany and Poland in action, the participants also were able to experience the sport obstacles and challenges by performing some of their events, like utility swimming and obstacle course.

For physical education student Maya Azevedo, the clinic represented an unique opportunity to learn something about such a different sport, the student also noted the dedication of instructors: "I would like to thank the good will and professionalism of the instructors who taught us much about this sailor sport."

CISM RDC America connects events as try out for the 5^th Military World Games

Since 2009 the RDC Americas with the support from CISM has organized four clinics: Volleyball in 2009, Orienteering, Taekwondo and Modern Pentathlon in 2010.

The events became a great success because, beyond the improvement of the technical level of the athletes and coaches, it spread the real sense of the Olympic Spirit and the motto Friendship through Sports.

For 2011, CISM is directing all efforts to have 110 countries in Rio to take part in the 5th Military World Games, and will no be able to financially support the RDC activities. Even thought the RDC Americas will still working.

According to their plan, it is schedule the following activities for this year:
- Naval Pentathlon Clinic - 23 to 30 Apr 2011
- Swimming Clinic – 16 to 23 Oct 2011
- Military Pentathlon – 6 to 13 Nov 2011

Already in 2011, Brazil organized 1^st International Tournament of Naval Pentathlon From 19 to 27 Feb 2011, which took place in the Navy Physical Education Centre, Rio de Janeiro. The event counts on the participation of Brazil, Finland, Norway and Sweden and was considered the 1st try out for naval pentathlon for the 5^th CISM Military World Games.

The new venue of Naval Pentathlon especially built for the Peace Games was considered the fastest and modern in the World, by the athletes.

Now, intending to give the best opportunity to all athletes which will take part in the Games, as well as to develop this important military discipline within America, the RDC is organizing the 1st Naval Pentathlon Clinic from 23 to 30 Apr 2011. Click here to download the invitation file.

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