September 05, 2017 | 20:58 (GMT+7)
MR9 concludes sports competition
PANO – Military Region 9 (MR9) has just concluded a five-day sports competition, which witnessed the participation of over 1,100 coaches and athletes from 28 relevant units of the military region.
An athlete competing in the content of K91 hurdle race at the competition
The competition covered 10 categories, such as military swimming, strong soldiers, combined military sports, unarmed martial arts, and K91 hurdle race. The organizing board handed over 122 first, second, third and consolation prizes to excellent individuals and teams.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Major General Truong Minh Khai, MR9’s Deputy Commander, said that outstanding athletes of the competition would be selected and trained for the forthcoming ministerial-level event.
Translated by Trung Thanh