BEIJING -- More than 400 people from the Army are departing for Moscow and Novosibirsk in Russia for the International Army Games, according to the army staff.

Participants will take part in 14 competitions, said the source, adding that they were well prepared in terms of physical condition, skills and tactics.

The games aim to share experiences and improve the training of troops.

The International Army Games 2018, initiated by the Russian Ministry of Defense, will start on July 28. It is co-organized by China, Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Iran.