Tank biathlonOne of the more popular events at the International Army Games is the tank biathlon. With Russia's status at the Rio Olympics still in question amid allegations of state-sponsored doping, Russians will still have a chance to cheer on their compatriots at the 2016 army games. Russia hosts event for 2nd straight yearRussian defence minister Sergei Shoigu officially opened the 2016 International Army Games in Moscow on Saturday. Olympics for the militaryReplacing amateur athletes with military personnel, the International Army Games allow Russia — and the 18 other countries involved — to flex muscles of a different sort. The T-72 tank above, operated by a crew from Azerbaijan, fires at at target during the tank biathlon on Tuesday.

Source: CBC News August 03, 2016 20:15 UTC