LAHORE – The third International Physical Agility and Combat EfficiencySystem (PACES) competition will commence in Lahore under arrangements ofPakistan Army next week, according to the military’s media wing.
Contingents from six countries comprising 107 military personnel includingIraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and UAE will take part inthe mega event whereas Myanmar, Indonesia and Egypt will be participatingas observers, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in astatement today.
Nine teams from Pakistan Army comprising 121 players will also participatein the event.
PACES
The PACES is a systematic training methodology that enables to develop ahuman’s physical and mental capabilities, Inter-Services Public Relations(ISPR) said in a statement on Friday.
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The first championship was held in Lahore during 2016, which was won byPakistan.
PACES has become a brand name in physical fitness not only in Pak Army butinternationally after successful completion of 1st International PACESCompetition.
Physical fitness is the cornerstone of combat readiness is known to allarmies of the world. These competitions have not only motivated andinspired soldiers but also have incentivised them through the emergence ofthe “Fittest of the Fit” role models.
