September 18, 2017 | 21:14 (GMT+7)
Border Guard Command opens sports festival for northern units
PANO – The Border Guard Command of the Vietnam People’s Army opened a sports festival for its northern units at the training center of the Vinh Phuc Provincial Border Guards on September 18. Major General Nguyen Van Nam, Deputy-Commander and Chief-of-Staff of the Border Guards chaired the opening ceremony.
Major General Nguyen Van Nam handing over flags to participating units
During the three-day festival, 400 coaches and athletes from border units in the northern localities will compete in categories such as strong soldiers, K91 hurdle race, combined military sports, and the 7,000m run.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, General Nam requested the organizing board to heighten their responsibilities, respect general rules and promote fair play while asking participants to follow the competition’s regulations as well as enhance their determination to win their competition.
Source: bienphong.com.vn
Translated by Trung Thanh