The World Military Shooting Championship 2021 has begun in Lahore, with over 50 international shooters participating in the event, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.
Lahore: The World Military Shooting Championship 2021 has begun in Lahore, with over 50 international shooters participating in the event, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.
According to ISPR, the CISM international shooting championship is being organised at Lahore Garrison Shooting Gallery of the Pakistan Army.
The military's media wing said, "Opening ceremony of 53rd World Military Shooting Championship (Shotgun) 2021 was held at Lahore today under the auspices of Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM), commonly known as International Military Sports Council".
"More than 50 participants including 41 international shooters from Russia, France, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Kenya are participating in the event with motto FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORTS," the ISPR statement added.
Officials from Guinea, Iran and Nepal will be a part of the event, said ISPR.
The communique further stated that Corps Commander Lahore, Lieutenant General Muhammad Abdul Aziz was the chief guest at the ceremony.
"Representatives of CISM, large number of dignitaries, diplomats and spectators witnessed the colourful and impressive opening ceremony," the ISPR stated.
It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan is holding the international military contest for the second time.
The championship will continue till October 9, 2021 featuring various shot gun shooting events including trap and skeet shooting for both men and women.
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