August 21, 2017 | 21:34 (GMT+7)
Signal Arm opens sport event for troops
PANO – The Signal Arm of the Vietnam People’s Army opened a sport festival for its troops on August 21 in Brigade 139.
The five-day competition is expected to fully evaluate the training quality and sport abilities of the Signal Arm’s relevant units, contributing to improving the commanders’ capabilities and enhancing the sport and physical training movements among their troops.
As many as 300 coaches and athletes of seven teams will compete in 8 categories, namely volleyball, badminton, "strong soldier" event, swimming, tetrathlon, obstacle overcoming, running and tug of war.
Previously, the Signal Arm directed its relevant units to be well-prepared for the festival by organizing similar events at the grassroots level and selecting the best athletes for the senior-level competitions.
After the opening ceremony, athletes competed in volleyball, 100m running event, and badminton.
Translated by Trung Thanh