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WUHAN, Oct. 18-- Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 7th Military World Games open on Friday evening in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei province. The quadrennial military gala, held in China for the first time, is set to usher in a new era for the event with a couple of record-breaking endeavors. The International Military Sports Council (CISM) President Herve Piccirillo was present at the opening ceremony and believes the influence the Games to leave will go deep and last long. "I'm full of joy, pride and hope tonight to see so many of you are gathering in Wuhan under the CISM flag," said the Frenchman, who's elected CISM president in April 2018. "My joy comes from your perfect demonstration of the values cherished and relayed for 70 years in international military sports. Athletes and soldiers share the same values - resilience, courage, team work, military brotherhood, commitment, and loyal service to their nations," explained Piccirillo. "My pride comes from the scale, influence and excellence of the tournament, which will all be written into the annals of the Games. It's uNPRecedented to see so many member countries gathering here and it proves they share the CISM's military values and desire to make friends through sport. The Athletes' Village is an example of urban integration and environment friendly, which will surely leave a beneficial legacy. "My hope comes from the information of fraternity, solidarity, tolerance and friendship we are spreading to the mankind in this world of uncertainty," he added. | 
