Hosted by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence, the competition sees the participation of over 100 athletes from Belarus, Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Russia, and the host Vietnam.

Hanoi hosts Int’l Army Games’ “Emergency Area” contest.

India attends the four-day event as an observer.

This is the second time the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence has hosted the "Emergency Area" contest, showing the fruitful cooperation between the Vietnam People's Army and those of other countries.

The competition offers a good chance for officers and soldiers of the attending countries to get insights into Vietnamese culture, country, people and army, contributing to strengthening solidarity and friendly military cooperation among the countries.

The 2022 Army Games, held from August 13-27, gathers 270 teams from 37 countries worldwide. Its competitions are being held in Russia and several countries, including Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Armenia and Belarus.

Vietnam has participated in the annual event for five times since 2018. This year, Vietnamese teams compete in 10 categories of the event.

Army Games 2021: Vietnam ranks fourth in Army of Culture’s choreographic skills (solo) event

The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)’s art troupe came fourth among 13 countries in the Choreographic Skills (solo) event as part of the “Army of Culture” contest in the International Army Games 2021.

Vietnam wins silver at Army Games Sea Cup

The Vietnamese combat ship team was ranked second in the Sea Cup contest of the 2021 Army Games behind Russia, the People's Army newspaper reports.

Vietnam People’s Army contingent determined to achieve high results at 2021 Army Games

The Army Games 2021 marks the fourth time the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has participated in the international-level military multisport event. This is a chance for the VPA’s officers and soldiers to accumulate practise and organising experience and show off the noble qualities of “Uncle Ho’s soldiers”.

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.

Source: VNA