July 18, 2019 | 20:23 (GMT+7)
VPA’s chemical contingent to leave for Army Games 2019
PANO – The Chemical Corps of the Vietnam People’s Army held a ceremony on July 17 to see off its chemical contingent, leaving for the International Army Games 2019 hosted by Russia with the participation of Belarus, China, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, India, Armenia, and Mongolia.
The Vietnamese contingent joining the Army Games this time consists of 20 members, including nine official ones. The contingent will compete with those from Armenia, Egypt, Iran, China, and Russia in the event named “Chemical recce troops ensure safe environment” in China.
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Chemical Corps leaders and the chemical contingent in a joint photo |
According to Senior Colonel Ngo Van Dinh, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Chemical Corps, Head of the Vietnamese chemical contingent competing at the Army Games 2019, after nearly two months of intensive training, with high responsibility and competence, the team members have mastered all weapons and equipment and their competing capabilities have also improved.
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The chemical contingent of Vietnam to the Army Games 2019 |
Major General Hoang Xuan Dung, Political Commissar of the Chemical Corps, hailed the efforts of the troops and required them to strictly obey rules and regulations of the games, show good virtues of Uncle Ho’s soldiers, and respect the host country’s customs and practices.
The team members committed that they would try their best to get the highest possible results at the games. As scheduled, the team will leave Vietnam for the games on July 20.
Translated by Huu Duong