BEIJING, Mar. 22 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sports delegation will participate in the 5th Military World Winter Games in Switzerland from March 23 to 31, according to a written statement released by China's Ministry of National Defense.
The Chinese military athletes will mainly take part in 28 events in 7 sports, including cross-country ski, patrol race, climbing, and cross-country running, with an aim to hone their professional skills, learn from other countries' athletes, enhance mutual understanding and promote friendship through the international military sports platform.