Wuhan to host world military games

China will host the 7th Military World Games - the Olympics for military personnel - in Wuhan, Hubei province, from Oct 18 to 27, 2019, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.

More than 8,000 military athletes from more than 100 countries will participate in 27 major sporting events, said ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian.

"It is a great platform to showcase each military's image, form friendships, and expand their international influence and prestige," he said.