RAWALPINDI – Teams from armies of 19 countries including Pakistan will participate in the 2nd International PACES (Physical Agility and Combat Efficiency System) Competition, to be held in Lahore Garrison from October 8-15.
The PACES is a systematic training methodology that enables to develop a human’s physical and mental capabilities, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Friday.
The first championship was held in Lahore during 2016, which was won by Pakistan. Teams of Kuwait, UAE, China, Maldives’ armies have arrived while remaining teams will be arriving by Saturday.
PACES has become a brand name in physical fitness not only in Pak Army but International after successful completion of 1st International PACES Competition.
Physical fitness is the cornerstone of combat readiness is known to all Armies of the world. These competitions have not only motivated and inspired soldiers; they have incentivized them through the emergence of the “Fittest of the Fit” role models.
