ISLAMABAD: The closing ceremony of the third International PACES (Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) Competition was held at Ayub Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, an Inter Services Public Relations press release said.
101 international military sportsmen from six countries including Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, the UAE and Uzbekistan participated in the contest while Egypt, Indonesia, Japan and Myanmar came as observers. Nine teams from the Pakistan army also competed.
“In International Teams Category, Sri Lanka secured gold medal while UAE and Uzbekistan jointly won Silver medal,” the army’s media wing said. “Bronze medal was shared by Palestine, Jordan and Iraq.”
In the individual category, Warrant Officer Mubarek from UAE and Sapper Ahmed Raza from Engineers Center secured gold medals in the 3.2 km race.
The chief guest at the event, Commander Lahore Corps Lt. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Aziz, awarded prizes to the winning teams and individuals and “congratulated them for excellent display of physical fitness, endurance and sportsmanship.”
“He lauded the performance of Pakistan Army Teams and complimented them for the highest standards of physical fitness displayed by them,” the military said. “Successful completion of 3rd international PACES Championship at Lahore reflects positively on Pakistan’s image as a peaceful nation which is completely safe and secure for conduct of international sports events.”
