Army International Games 2022 to open on August 15

15 августа 2022
More than 4.5 thousand people, 264 teams and 34 countries will take part in the opening ceremony of the Army International Games in the Patriot Park near Moscow. This is the world's only open competition of the best military armies in the world. For two weeks, they will compete in speed, accuracy of aim, endurance and ability to work in extreme conditions. 

This year the Army Games are held on the territory of 12 countries. But traditionally the official opening is always held in Russia, in the Patriot Park. That's where the flags of the teams from 34 countries including Belarus will be carried today. 

Belarus has one of the best teams. It participates in 26 competitions. One of the most colorful and popular contests is the "Tank Biathlon". Yesterday, the first heat of the individual race was held. Our crew competed with the teams of Russia, China and Kyrgyzstan. Belarusian tank crews hit five of five targets without a single miss and with the result of 23 minutes and 20 seconds took the second place, losing only to the hosts of the competition.  

This is the first time a team from Belarus takes part in the "Guardian of Order" competition. It is also held at the Alabino shooting range near Moscow. It is a competition of military police officers. They must show professional driving, the ability to act in dangerous situations (for example, when apprehending armed criminals) and, of course, the practical shooting skills.

For the first time this year one of the competitions of the Army Games is hosted by Venezuela. There will be a competition of snipers. In Belarus there will be competitions of signalers, reconnaissance officers and military road builders. Also, competitions will be held in China, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, India, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. 

The military-industrial forum "Army-2022" also takes place within the framework of the Army Games. This year, novelties of the military industry will be presented by more than 20 companies from Belarus. In addition, the 10th Moscow Conference on International Security will be held these days.