Caracas, Venezuela - August 17, 2024

The fourth International Military Sports Council (CISM) World Cadet Games started on Saturday at the Fuerte Tiuna military base in Caracas, Venezuela's capital, with a Chinese delegation of over 130 cadets leading the march across the rostrum.

It is the first time for a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sports delegation to participate in a CISM World Cadet Games.

The Chinese delegation is composed of students selected from military academies, including the National University of Defense Technology, the Army Infantry College of PLA, and the PLA Army Academy of Artillery and Air Defense.

Over 490 military cadets from nine countries are competing in seven events during the six-day games, including military pentathlon, orienteering, shooting, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and fencing.

The World Cadet Games was initiated in 2010 with the aim of enhancing understanding and friendship among military personnel globally.

Shotlist:
Caracas, Venezuela - Aug 17, 2024:
1. Opening ceremony of World Cadet Games in progress;
2. Various of Venezuelan soldiers;
3. Various of military parade in progress;
4. Various of delegations from different countries;
5. Various of performers dancing.

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