Indian Army soldiers emerged victorious against Chinese troops in a friendly tug-of-war match organized during a UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan, Africa. Visuals shared by news agency ANI depict soldiers from both India and China participating enthusiastically in the playful competition.
#WATCH | Indian troops won a Tug of War that took place between them and Chinese troops during deployment in Sudan, Africa under a UN Peacekeeping mission: Army officials
(Viral video confirmed by Indian Army officials) pic.twitter.com/EpnGKURPa3
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2024
Prior to this event, Indian and French soldiers engaged in a similar friendly contest in Meghalaya as part of the joint military exercise named ‘SHAKTI 2024’. Amidst the camaraderie, troops from both nations came together for a spirited tug-of-war session in Umroi, Meghalaya, marking the 7th edition of the Indo-France joint military exercise. The overarching goal of the Shakti exercise was to bolster the combined military capabilities of the participating forces.
Tug of war being played during the Indian, French army to army exercises in Umroi, Meghalaya. pic.twitter.com/U8cpF4UZIE
— Rajul (@Rajul_Raj1) May 27, 2024
The seventh edition of this joint military exercise concluded at the Umroi Joint Training Node in Meghalaya. This biennial training initiative alternates between India and France, with the previous edition held in France in November 2021.
