Baku: In accordance with the annual training plan approved by the Minister of Defense, a military pentathlon championship was held among servicemen of the types of troops (forces) of the Azerbaijan Army and special military educational institutions, the Ministry of Defense told AZERTAC.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the championship featured 11 teams representing the various types of troops (forces) and special military educational institutions, competing for both individual and team honors. The participants demonstrated their abilities across several disciplines, including an obstacle course, 200-meter gun shooting, grenade launching, an 8-kilometer cross, and swimming races.

The competition took place in a competitive atmosphere, with the Special Forces team securing first place, followed by the Air Force in second, and the Navy in third. At the conclusion of the event, winners were awarded diplomas, cups, and medals in recognition of their achievements.

The primary goal of the competition was to evaluate the physical and psychological endurance of the servicemen, as well as to identify the strongest teams within the Azerbaijan Army.