Today, the 11of August, within the program for honoring the “18th of August- Army Day” at the Army stadium in Skopje, the final sport matches in honor of the Army Day were formally opened.
The finals were opened by Chief of General Staff of ARM Lieutenant General Gorancho Koteski who pointed out that sport is a significant factor of the military training and physical readiness, as well as in the development of the competitive spirit which can lead to improved execution of the military tasks.
1500 members participated in the matches that took place so far in all the garrison of ARM all over the country, and only 250 will participate in the finals.
These sport matches are traditionally held every year within the celebration of the Army Day. The most successful unit will be awarded a trophy at the Day of the Army, which will be held on the 15th of August on the plateau in front of the Ministry of Defense, and the most successful teams and sportsmen will receive their rewards.
