Indian Army's 101 member contingent to participate in International Army Games at Russia

A 101-member contingent of Indian Army will participate in International Army Games 2021 that is scheduled to be held in Russia from August 22 to September 4. This has officially been confirmed by  Ministry of Defence according to news agency ANI.

Indian Army to participate in International Army Games

Meanwhile, it has been learned that Indian contingent will be participating in  Army Scout Masters competition, Elbrus Ring, Polar Star, Sniper Frontier, and Safe Route games showcasing various drills in high-altitude area terrain, combat engineering skills, operations in snow, sniper actions in obstacle-ridden terrain in various competitions. 

" contingent will also contribute two observers (one each) for Open Water and Falcon Hunting games in which Pontoon Bridge laying and UAV crew skills will be showcased by participating teams,"   Press Information Bureau press release stated.

International Army Games 2021

main aim of organising International Army Games is to promote military to military cooperation while building upon best practices of participating nations.

Russia International Army Games

 International Army Games is an annual Russian military sports event organized by  Ministry of Defense of Russia (MoD). event is also known as 'War Olympics'.  It was first organised in August 2015 and event witnessed close to 30 countries taking part in dozens of competitions over two weeks to prove which is most skilled. Meanwhile, this will be seventh edition of event as well.

India at International Army Games

Ministry of Defence press release also stated that   Indian Army contingent has been selected out of best from various arms after three levels of screening. Furrmore, it re it is a clear reflection of  level of 'professionalism' of Indian Army amongst world Armies.

Meanwhile, India stood first amongst eight countries that h competed in Army Scouts Master Competition 2019. India h co-hosted event in Jaisalmer.