The first National Defense and Security Sports Festival in 2020 was a resounding success.
(Baonghean.vn) - During the three days of the Nghe An Provincial Defense and Security Sports Festival, students from 69 high schools across the province completed nine exciting and intense competitions.
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| The first Nghe An Provincial Defense and Security Sports Festival was held at Regiment 764, Provincial Military Command, starting on December 28th. 621 students from 69 high schools across the province participated in the festival. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Contestants participating in the sports competition had to perform nine events, including: unit drill, individual drill without weapons, first aid bandaging, grenade throwing, disassembling and assembling an AK submachine gun, and a test of general knowledge about national defense and security, the history and traditions of the Vietnam People's Army, Military Region 4, and the provincial armed forces. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The candidates are high school students selected by their respective schools, who are in good health (certified by a competent health authority at the district level or equivalent), possess good moral character, have strong abilities and academic results in the subject of National Defense and Security Education, and demonstrate a strict sense of discipline. (Photo: Thanh Cuong) |
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| Squad drill regulations are a mandatory part of the exam for all candidates. Individual drill regulations without weapons are a separate exam for 10th-grade students. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| 11th-grade students compete in the 800m armed run and grenade throwing events. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Each participant in the armed running competition was equipped with an AK submachine gun and a K15 motorcycle holster. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Tenth-grade students also took exams in first aid and casualty evacuation techniques. However, the gun disassembly and assembly, and AK submachine gun firing (with live ammunition),... were reserved exclusively for twelfth-grade students. Photo: Trong Kien |
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| The sports competition was organized with the aim of evaluating the quality of teaching and learning of the National Defense and Security Education subject at the high school level, thereby contributing to improving the level of management and organization of the curriculum, promoting the emulation movement in learning and exchanging experiences in national defense and security education among schools. Photo: Trong Kien |
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| Through sports competitions, we identify and nurture high-achieving teams and individuals in their studies and training. We will replicate best practices and propose practical solutions to continue effectively implementing national defense and security education in the coming years. Photo: Trong Kien |
