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Vietnam’s army team leaves for 2021 Army Games

The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) team on August 3 departed for Russia to attend the International Army Games 2021 which, to be held later this month.
Vietnam’s army team leaves for 2021 Army Games ảnh 1The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) team on August 3 departs for Russia to attend the International Army Games 2021. (Photo: qdnd.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)team on August 3 departed for Russia to attend the International Army Games2021, to be held later this month.

The 2021 Army Games will be launched on August 22 across12 host countries and territories. A total of 277 teams from more than 40countries and territories are expected to compete in 36 categories this year.

It is the fourth time Vietnam has participated in thecompetition. It will join various events, including Tank Biathlon, Safe Route,Sea Cup, True Friend, Sniper Frontier, Gunsmith Master, Masters of ArtilleryFire, Clear Sky, Safe Environment, Military Medical Relay Race, and FieldKitchen.

It also marks the first time Vietnam has hosted sniperand rescue events of the Games. The Vietnam People’s Navy has also sent a fleetcomprising frigates 015-Tran Hung Dao and 016-Quang Trung to take part in theSea Cup event for the first time.

All of the team members have been fully vaccinatedagainst COVID-19 and test negative with the virus./.
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