PANO - The annual sports festival of the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command was officially kicked off on April 18, in the presence of Lieutenant-General Tran Don, Commander of Military Zone 7.

The 7-day event drew the participation of more than 2,300 athletes from the command’s subordinate units, competing for medals in 17 categories.

It aims to evaluate units’ sport training quality as well as promote troops’ health.

Also at the opening ceremony, a martial arts club under the Ho Chi Minh City Command made its debut.

Translated by Van Hieu