BELARUS SECOND AT CIS' FIRST MILITARY SPORTS GAMES
The Belarusian team finished second in the first military sports games of the friendly armies of the CIS member states. They were held in Moscow from 24 July to 1 August and were dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Great Victory.
The sports delegation of the Armed Forces of Belarus included 56 soldiers who took part in the competitions in eight sports: hand-to-hand combat, military pentathlon, weight lifting, judo, military combined events, summer officers triathlon, shooting, and the competition for commanders.
The Belarusian team won 7 gold, 18 silver and 13 bronze medals.
The event was attended by over 300 military men from six countries.