The 2nd International Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System (PACES) Competition is going to start from October 8 in Lahore, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
A statement issued by the military’s media wing said the 2nd International PACES competition will be held at Lahore Garrison from October 8 to 15.
Teams from the armies of 19 countries, including Pakistan, will participate in the contests that include push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups and combat efficiency test. The PACES is a systematic training methodology that enables to develop human physical and mental capabilities, the statement said. The first championship was held at Lahore in 2016 , which was won by teams from Pakistan. Teams from Kuwait, UAE, China, Maldives armies have already arrived, while the rest will be arriving by 7 October.
Published in Daily Times, October 6th 2018.
