The Opening Ceremony of the 2nd Winter Military World Games is scheduled for tonight at 6pm at Pâquier in Annecy. Over 20,000 spectators are expected.
The WMW Games have 40 participating nations and more than 1,000 athletes.
The sporting events begin tomorrow morning in Chamonix (ski mountaineering), in Grand Bornand (cross country skiing) and in La Clusaz (downhill skiing).
Here is the schedule of events in Chamonix
Tuesday 26th March 2013
9.30am:: Women and Men: Individuals race at Plan Praz, Brevent Ski Resort, Les Aiguilles Rouges.
Thursday 28th March 2013
7pm:: Women and Men: Nocturnal Team Relay at Les Planards.