The Organisation of Military Sports in Africa brings together the Armed Forces of African countries under a common vision of friendship, solidarity, peace, and excellence through sport.
The Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA) is the continental military sports organization that brings together the Armed Forces of African countries under a common vision of friendship, solidarity, peace, and excellence through sport.
Established in 1994 and headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, OSMA serves as the African continental branch of the International Military Sports Council (CISM). It provides a framework through which African Armed Forces can strengthen cooperation, mutual understanding, and regional integration through organized sporting activities.
Today, OSMA continues to unite military athletes, officials, and institutions across the continent while promoting the ideals of discipline, respect, fair play, and military diplomacy.
OSMA was created in 1994 with the objective of developing military sports throughout Africa and reinforcing cooperation among African Armed Forces. Since its creation, the organization has expanded its activities and membership, becoming one of the most active continental structures within the global military sports movement.
Through its General Assemblies, Board of Directors meetings, technical seminars, and sporting championships, OSMA has contributed significantly to the promotion of peace and friendship among African nations.
To be the leading military sports organization in Africa, fostering peace, unity, and excellence through sport.
To promote and develop military sports throughout Africa by organizing high-level competitions, encouraging cooperation among member nations, enhancing physical fitness and military readiness, and using sport as a vehicle for peace, friendship, and continental integration.
OSMA organizes and coordinates a wide range of military sporting activities across Africa including:
As an integral component of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), OSMA actively contributes to the global military sports movement. Through this partnership, African military athletes participate in world military championships, military world games, and international development initiatives.
Guided by the shared motto "Friendship Through Sports", OSMA and CISM continue to promote mutual understanding and peace among nations through the universal language of sport.
OSMA remains committed to advancing military sports as a strategic instrument for peacebuilding, youth development, regional integration, and military cooperation throughout Africa. Together, we continue to strengthen bonds between nations and inspire future generations through the power of sport.