Sharp Blade-2015 International Sniper Competition Concludes in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

The Sharp Blade-2015 International Sniper Competition concluded on July 19 at a training base of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking the end of a five-day event that brought together over 50 teams of snipers from 20 countries. The competition, hosted by the People's Armed Police Force, featured 24 Chinese soldiers selected by the armed police force, as well as by the People's Liberation Army's Ground Force, Navy and Air Force. The event tested the skills and combat readiness of the participating snipers in various scenarios, including precision basics, typical scenarios, comprehensive combat, and long-range challenges.

Key Takeaways:

• The competition, which is held every two years, is designed to foster international exchanges and friendship among soldiers, promote combat readiness, and enhance capabilities in peacekeeping missions.
• The event featured 24 Chinese soldiers, selected from various branches of the Chinese military, including the People's Armed Police Force, the People's Liberation Army's Ground Force, Navy, and Air Force.
• The competition consisted of 12 subjects, including precision basics, typical scenarios, comprehensive combat, and long-range challenges, with some subjects designed to mimic real counter-terrorism scenarios.
• Snipers had to complete seven missions within 20 minutes along a 1.1-kilometer route, shifting between dynamic and static aiming, and reasonably allocating their stamina and energy.
• The competition also tested the snipers' nerves and decisiveness, with some targets set in-between valleys, requiring a slight change in wind conditions to influence the bullet's trajectory.
• Zhang Hao, the head referee of the competition, emphasized the importance of cooperation between teammates, stamina management, and dynamic aiming in the event.

Statistics:

• Over 50 teams of snipers from 20 countries participated in the competition.
• The event featured 24 Chinese soldiers, selected from various branches of the Chinese military.
• The competition consisted of 12 subjects, including precision basics, typical scenarios, comprehensive combat, and long-range challenges.
• Snipers had to complete seven missions within 20 minutes, along a 1.1-kilometer route.
• The competition tested the snipers' nerves and decisiveness, with some targets set in-between valleys.

Sources:

• State Council News
• People's Republic of China, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.