Gold for Brazil, win for all
Team Brazil celebrates after winning the final game at the Conseil International Du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 29 at Camp Pendleton, California. The tournament ended July 29, with Brazil defeating the United States’ team in the final seconds, taking home the gold. The United States took second place, and China will return home with the bronze. The French team was awarded the CISM Fair Play Award for their hard work on the court, and their esprit de corps. The base hosted the CISM World Military Women’s Basketball Championship July 25 through July 29 to promote peace activities and solidarity among military athletes through sports. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Abbey Perria)