Int’l Army Games 2022 opening ceremony held in Moscow

By Tian Lei and Wang Qiyu

MOSCOW, Aug.16 — On August 15, native time, the opening ceremony of the Worldwide Military Video games 2022 (IAG-2022) was held in Patriot Park on the outskirts of Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

At about 3 pm, representatives of collaborating groups from varied nations entered the stadium in succession. The IAG 2022 is co-hosted by 12 nations together with Russia, China and Iran with participation of a complete of greater than 270 groups from the militaries of 37 nations (areas). It is going to conclude on August 27.

The Chinese language navy has despatched groups to Russia to take part within the Tank Biathlon, the Elbrus Ring, and the Masters of Armored Automobiles contests. The Tank Biathlon and Masters of Armored Automobiles contests kicked off on August 13.

After nine-year improvement, the IAG, initiated by the Russian Ministry of Protection, has develop into an open platform for worldwide navy exchanges and cooperation.