By Zhang Xin and Li Xiangyun
BEIJING, Mar. 21 -- According to the plan of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the Nepalese peacekeeping contingent organized a Peacekeeper Challenge and invited all troop-contributing countries to participate in. A total of 31 teams from 13 countries and units competed in the challenge.
The Peacekeeper Challenge mainly consists of military sports events with Nepali characteristics, such as "rope bridge crossing" and "mountain moving". Compared with their counterparts from other troop-contributing countries, the Chinese peacekeepers are less familiar with most of the events, which is new to them.
But, team members of the Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion demonstrated good tactical qualities and teamwork skills in the face of unfamiliar subjects and complex rules. In the end, they won the first and second places in the group competition with their outstanding teamwork skills and excellent military qualities.
It is reported that since its deployment to the mission area in December last year, the Chinese peacekeeping infantry battalion has actively participated in various military competitions organized by UNMISS. This has laid a solid foundation for better handling emergencies, reducing mission risks, and carrying out tasks such as patrols, guard, and civilian protection in a more efficient way.
