Russia: Tank biathlon kicks off International Army Games 2020

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Russia: Tank biathlon kicks off International Army Games 2020




The first round of the annual tank biathlon competition wowed crowds on the first day of the 2020 International Army Games in Alabino, Moscow region, on Sunday.

The 16 tank crew are divided into two divisions, depending on their results in the Army Games-2019. The Chinese crew showed the best result in Sunday's individual races, finishing in just 19 minutes and 20 seconds, with the Belarusians coming in second, and the crew from Azerbaijan coming third.

Teams from 32 countries are expected to participate in this year's International Army Games in Russia, which consists of several contests involving tanks, snipers, and several aeronautical and naval disciplines. Notably, a team from South Ossetia will take part in the competition for the first time.