The 1st International Physical Agility & Combat Efficiency System (PACES) Competition hosted by the Pakistan Army ended October 24. Teams from the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) won three out of five group competitions.

Hosted by the Pakistan Army, PACES began in Lahore on October 18. The contest consisted of five events: a combat efficiency test; 3.2 kilometer run; pull-ups; sit-ups and push-ups. The competition process made physical demands on the soldiers similar to what they'd encounter in actual combat.

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Army teams from 16 countries participated in the contest or attended as observers. A total of 326 competitors from 19 teams tried their best to defend their countries' army honor during the competition.

The Chinese delegation consisted of 22 men, most of whom were from the PLA 14th Group Army. They came to Pakistan after a period of high-intensity training and multiple simulation tests.

During the competitions, the Chinese military team competed against soldiers from Saudi Arabia, Nepal and other countries. The Chinese troops emerged champions in the 3.2 kilometer run; pull-ups and the combat efficiency test.

In the combat efficiency test, the Chinese team won the first three places in individual tests.

Due to its strict discipline, solid foundation and excellent skills, the Chinese military team has won wide praise from the organizers and other teams. The organizers commented that the PLAGF has first-class military quality, while successfully showcasing the "charms" of the PLAGF.

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