The 3rd CISM World Winter Games (Russian: Зимние Всемирные военные игры 2017) were held in Sochi, Russia from 23 to 27 February 2017.

The leopard symbolizes the swiftness of the attack and the speed of decision-making, as well as power and strength [...] In the heraldic traditions, a leopard is a symbol of bravery and courage – the qualities traditionally characterizing soldiers."

[3] The brand style for the Games is a blue-red star with a head of a leopard on it.

The colour red symbolizes "sport passion and will to win" and blue "infinite opportunities and devotion to reach the goal".

The teams in the mixed event were made up of sportsmen representing different countries, in accordance to the International Skating Union rules.