CISM President Colonel Nilton Rolim and and CISM Secretary General Navy Captain Roberto Recchia, engage in fruitful discussions at SportAccord 2024

Colonel Nilton Rolim, CISM President; Navy Captain Roberto Recchia, CISM Secretary General, with the UIPM President Dr. Klauss Schormann (3rd from the left) and ILFS Secretary General Dr. Harald Vervaecke (2nd from the right)

BIRMINGHAM (GBR) – Colonel Nilton Rolim, CISM President, and Navy Captain Roberto Recchia, CISM Secretary General, actively participated in the prestigious SportAccord 2024 event held in Birmingham from April 7 to 11. SportAccord, renowned as the paramount gathering for representatives of International Federations and stakeholders within the global sports community, marked its revival amidst challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical complexities.

During the event, Colonel Nilton Rolim and Navy Captain Roberto Recchia seized the opportunity to engage in numerous meetings with representatives of various International Federations.

SportAccord facilitated interactions with key stakeholders such as the International Olympic Committee, offering a platform for CISM to foster new alliances and projects within the sports industry. The meetings aimed at reinforcing partnerships, initiating new projects, and fostering dialogue for potential collaborations in the near future.

From l. to r.: Navy Captain Roberto Recchia, CISM Secretary General; Mr. Ingmar De Vos, FEI President; Colonel Nilton Rolim, CISM President

These discussions were not only pivotal in strengthening existing partnerships but also in exploring avenues for potential collaboration with federations where CISM currently lacks a Memorandum of Understanding.

Colonel Nilton Rolim and Navy Captain Roberto Recchia expressed their satisfaction with the outcomes of their participation in SportAccord. Their engagement in high-level discussions with Presidents and Secretary Generals from over 20 International Federations underscores CISM's commitment to shaping the future of the organization through strategic collaborations and partnerships.

(Source: CISM Media & Communication Department)