Laos Tank Crew to Compete in Tank Biathlon at International Army Games  

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A team from Laos is taking part in the Tank Biathlon at the 2017 International Army Games, co-hosted by China and Russia this year.

The Laos tank biathlon team has entered the competition with a Russian T-72B3 battle tank. Uganda has also reportedly entered the competition for the first time this year alongside Laos.

A T-72B Russian Tank
A T-72B Russian Tank

The competition will begin with a race of the first four crews from Uganda, Tajikistan, Angola and Laos, according to the Games’ organizing committee.

The day’s program will then end with a race of tank crews from Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Mongolia, and China. The first three crews will operate Russian tanks, while the Chinese will operate the Chinese Type-96B tank.

 

Semi-final races will take place from 8-10 August, with the four finalists to compete on the closing day, August 12.

 

 

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  1. […] The Laotian Times is reporting that a Lao tank crew will be among the competitors in this year&#8217…. The games will take place from August 8-12 and are co-hosted by China and Russia. “The Laos tank biathlon team has entered the competition with a Russian T-72B3 battle tank. Uganda has also reportedly entered the competition for the first time this year alongside Laos.” […]