In the “Sniper Frontier” competition, eight teams from seven countries competed in four different stages. As a result, Vietnam won gold while Uzbekistan and Russia grabbed silver and bronze medals, respectively.

Audiences cheering for the Vietnam team.

Vietnam also brought home a silver in the "Emergency Area" contest, which saw six teams of five nations competing.

Russia won the first place and Belarus arrived third in the competition, which was also held in Hanoi.

The Army Games 2021 marks the first time ever Vietnam has hosted the "Sniper Frontier" and "Emergency Area" competitions.

The games is held from August 22 to September 4. A total of 260 teams from 45 countries and territories are participating in the event, competing in 34 categories.

This year, Vietnam sent 17 teams to compete in 15 events.

Vietnam to compete in “Army of Culture” category at 2021 International Army Games

Vietnam will be among the 19 countries to participate in the “Army of Culture” category, which will make its debut as one of the official contents at the upcoming 2021 International Army Games.

Vietnamese culture to be introduced to international friends at Army Games 2021

In addition to showing off their skills, the delegation from the Vietnam People’s Army will also take the opportunity to introduce the country’s traditional culture to international friends.

Vietnam’s army team arrives in Russia for International Army Games

A delegation of the Vietnam People’s Army arrived in Moscow, Russia, on August 3 morning (Russia time) to compete in the 2021 International Army Games, to be held later this month.

Vietnamese footballer to auction SEA Games gold medal for Covid-19 relief

Nguyen Trong Hoang has decided to give away his prestigious SEA Games football gold medal for auction to support Covid-19 relief efforts in Vietnam.

Source: NDO/VNA