DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 14 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has been awarded the prestigious Medal of Honour by the International Military Sports Council (CISM) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development of sports, particularly within military institutions and in fostering peace through sport.

The honour was conferred during a special ceremony held at State House, Dar es Salaam, where the CISM Vice President for Africa, Major General Maikano Abdullahi from Nigeria, presented the medal on behalf of the Council.

The award presentation coincided with Tanzania hosting the CISM World Military Games, whose closing ceremony took place later at Uhuru Stadium . The games brought together hundreds of athletes from various armed...