The CISM Yearbook Rapport Annual: 2009 Edition highlights the role of the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in promoting sports as a tool for international peace, unity, and development. Since its founding in 1948, CISM has grown to include 132 member nations, working together to foster global solidarity through sports, embodied in their motto, "Friendship Through Sport." The report discusses CISM's alignment with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in promoting physical education, fair play, and inclusivity, as well as combating doping and increasing participation of youth and women in sports. CISM's events, such as the World Military Games, reflect its mission to improve both the physical and mental well-being of military personnel worldwide while contributing to broader social harmony. The yearbook also emphasizes the shared vision between CISM and IOC in utilizing sports to promote values such as respect, peace, and mutual understanding.