Ceremonial opening

By: Ulrika Kagg – 19 August 2009 kl: 16.19
Last updated: 8 July 2013 kl: 14.39
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The rain was pouring down during the opening of the World Championships.

Eight teams compete in the Championships – Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Romania, Spain, Turkey and Brazil. Photo: Ulrika Kagg/Försvarsmakten
The representative from CISM, the International Military Sports Council, colonel Ramón Madrid, declared the Championships open.
The representative from CISM, the International Military Sports Council, colonel Ramón Madrid, declared the Championships open. Photo: Ulrika Kagg/Försvarsmakten
The flag of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) and two Swedish flags were hoisted at the Opening Ceremony.
The flag of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) and two Swedish flags were hoisted at the Opening Ceremony. Photo: Ulrika Kagg/Försvarsmakten
The representative from CISM, the International Military Sports Council, colonel Ramón Madrid, declared the Championships open. Photo: Ulrika Kagg/Försvarsmakten
The flag of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) and two Swedish flags were hoisted at the Opening Ceremony. Photo: Ulrika Kagg/Försvarsmakten

The ceremonial opening of the 52nd World Military Aeronautical Pentathlon Championship took place Tuesday evening in pouring rain.

The weather conditions didn’t lessen the dignified atmosphere when the eight participating teams marched in while the Uppsala Home Guard Music Band played the CISM march.

When everyone had taken their places, the Colour Guards first hoisted the CISM flag and then the two Swedish flags while the Home Guard Music Band played the Swedish national anthem.

Brigadier General Jan-Gunnar Isberg held the opening speech. This was followed by the official representative of CISM, Colonel Ramón Madrid, who declared the Championship officially opened.