Army Games 2020 officially opens in Russia

(Bqp.vn) - The International Army Games 2020 (Army Games 2020) was officially kicked off at the Patriot Park, Moscow, Russia, on August 23.

At the opening ceremony. (photo: PANO)

This year’s event, chaired by the Russian Ministry of Defence, drew the participation of 156 contingents from 32 countries and territories across the world.

A high-ranking delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), led by Lieutenant General Ngo Minh Tien, Deputy Chief of the VPA’s General Staff, attended the opening ceremony.

Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu speaking at the event. (photo: PANO)

Vietnam will take part in 11 contests and a cultural exchange “Friendship without borders” at the Army Games 2020. Specifically, the VPA’s contingent will compete in interesting and challenging events, namely Tank Biathlon, Safe Route, Safe Environment, Emergency Area, True Friend, Field Kitchen, Master of Artillery Fire, and Clear Sky in Russia.

Lieutenant General Ngo Minh Tien talking with members of the Vietnamese contingent participating in the Army Games 2020. (photo: PANO)

This is the third time the VPA has participated in the Army Games. This year, Vietnam has the largest number of contestants and the most teams to compete in various contests. The larger Vietnamese contingent participating in the Army Games 2020 demonstrates the VPA’s willingness to boost exchange and cooperation with the militaries of the host countries and from other countries worldwide.

An opening ceremony of Tank Biathlon was also held right after the official opening ceremony for the Army Games 2020. Group 1, including China, Azerbaijan, Serbia and Belarus, immediately entered in the first round.

On the same day, the opening ceremony for the Army Games 2020 also took place in Belarus with the participation of the VPA’s Sniper and Signal Teams. In Uzbekistan, the opening ceremony will be held on August 24, where the Vietnamese Medical Team will compete in the “Military Medical Relay Race” event.