MOSCOW, April 22. /TASS/. Over 230 teams from 31 countries have confirmed their participation in the 2022 International Army Games, Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Friday.
"As of now, 237 teams from 31 countries have confirmed their participation in the International Army Games. The teams of Saudi Arabia and Rwanda will take part in the Games for the first time," the ministry said.
Military diplomats from the participating countries were informed on April 22 on the regulations and the procedure of holding two new contests entered into the program of the Games for the first time, it said.
"The ‘Steel Rail’ competition of railway troops and the ‘Special Breakthrough’ contest of ammunition transportation units were outlined," the Russian Defense Ministry said.
As part of the 2022 International Army Games, "the Sayan March" international winter competition was held, involving nine mountain troop teams from eight countries. Following the results of the contest, the Russian team won the top prize while the second place went to China and the third to Uzbekistan, the ministry said.
The 2022 International Army Games will run on August 13-27. A total of 36 international competitions will be held during the Army Games. As many as 13 countries are ready to host some competitions on their territory.