Sports competition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of December 13, the Military Command of Nghe An province organized a sports competition to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2014) and the 25th anniversary of the National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 - December 22, 2014) for officers and soldiers of agencies and units of the provincial military.

Volleyball competition content

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Colonel Ha Tan Tien - Commander of the Provincial Military Command stated that this year's sports tournament is an opportunity to enhance exchanges and learning for officers and soldiers of agencies, units and schools in the province's military, demonstrating solidarity and promoting the movement of physical education and sports activities, and improving health for the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

This year’s tournament attracted over 100 athletes. The athletes will compete in two categories: volleyball and badminton. The teams will compete in a knockout format. According to the schedule, the tournament will take place over two days, December 13 and 14, 2014.

Victory - Hoang Long

Provincial Military Command