According to reports, Vietnam People's Army contingents temporarily ranks eighth out of 43 participating countries and territories. The top seven countries are Russia, Uzbekistan, China, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Armenia.
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Major General Alexander Peryazev chairs the press conference. |
The rankings depend on the achievements of the individuals and contingents participating in the competition. Therefore, countries that participate in many events will have an advantage in improving their rankings. The host Russia is present at all of the events, while Belarus, Uzbekistan, and China join 27, 24, and 21 events, respectively.
According to the organizing panel, this year's competition drew 277 contingents from 43 countries and territories to participate in 34 events in the framework of the Army Games 2021. Vietnam competes in 15 events. Especially, participating for the first time, the Vietnamese Naval Contingent snatched the silver medal while the Meridian Contingent clinched the bronze one. Other teams also achieved remarkable results.
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An overview of the press conference |
Colonel Rishi Deora of India, a member of the Army Games 2021 referee board, spoke at the conference and stated that the Army Games is a one-of-a-kind event, not just in idea but also in scale. Therefore, it is gaining in popularity. The games give competitors an opportunity to raise their competence.
He will make recommendations to the Indian Defense Ministry regarding hosting some events in the Army Games in 2022 and sending more teams to partake in the games the following year. In the Army Games 2021, India sends five contingents and two observing groups.
The competition is scheduled to last until September 4.
Translated by Minh Anh