Second PACES competition begins in Lahore
COAS says the spirit of soldiering and multinational participation is equally if not more important
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Second International Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System Competition by Pakistan Army and attended by 19 countries began in Lahore on Tuesday.
In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa was the chief guest at the opening ceremony at Fortress Stadium.
A large number of spectators also attended the ceremony.
As many as 16 domestic teams from Pakistan Army and 17 international teams from 11 countries including Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, South Africa, UAE and UK participating in the competition.
Contingents from seven countries including Egypt, Italy, Myanmar, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan are participating as observers.
Welcoming the participants of the competition, the COAS highlighted the significance of physical fitness in undertaking the challenges and hardships associated with soldiering.
He said that the competition demands a high level of combat skill to meet challenges of modern day warfare.
Gen Qamar Bajwa said the spirit of soldiering and multinational participation is equally if not more important. The competition will continue till 15th of this month.
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