By CGTN's Meng Qingsheng
Elite soldiers from 10 countries have gathered in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for this year's international army games. The two-week competition, organized by the Chinese People's Liberation Army, is part of a global military event held in five different countries, including Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan and Russia.
The Chinese Army provides military vehicles, weapons, and adaptive trainings for the visiting teams. It doesn't take long for the soldiers to get familiar with their new gear.
Lieutenant Colonel Yustiz Okler has been serving in the Venezuelan army for 20 years. This is his first time attending the military games. / CGTN Photo.
Yustiz Okler, a team leader for the Venezuelan army, said China has provided adequate supplies for them, which has helped their team get ready for the coming games.
39 members of Venezuelan army are set to take part in two events in the army games, including Suvorov Attack and Clear Sky. / CGTN Photo.
Several army games are set to take place over the next two weeks including the Suvorov Attack, the Clear Sky, the Safe Environment and the Gunsmith Master.
Infantry troops from 10 countries arrive at Korla in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, ready for the games that kick off on Monday. / CGTN Photo
Around 500 participants from 23 teams have already arrived in Korla, a city in southern Xinjiang, to take part in the events. Now, they are making final preparations for the competitions.
“We are here for a better performance at the games. But more importantly, we come to develop a friendship with some of the competing countries. And we are ready now,” Yustiz Okler said.
