Vietnam police perform feats of strength

At 7:30 a.m., the Ministry of Public Security commenced a tournament for police officers at Ngo Mon Square in Thua Thien-Hue to commemorate the 60-year anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam People's Police (July 20). They would compete in martial arts and shooting events, among others.

Sixteen units from the People's Police University and police departments of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Can Tho, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh, and Kien Giang in the south, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak in the Central Highlands, and Phu Yen, Quang Nam, Quang Binh, and Thua Thien-Hue in the central region, participated in the event.

A group of Thua Thien-Hue police officers march past an audience.

A group of 40 calvary police officers pass a platform and streets surrounding the Huong River like Le Duan, Le Loi and Tran Hung Dao.

After the march, 200 officers display their martial arts and combat skills in a group performance.

An officer jumps through a fire hoop.

An officer displays her qigong skills by letting her teammates smash bricks on her arms with a hammer. To do so requires harsh training for long periods.

Officers lie on beds of nails while their teammates apply pressure from above by smashing a rock on top of their bodies.

An officer walks barefoot on shards of glass while carrying weights.

An officer withstands hits from his teammates.

An officer uses his neck to bend a steel rod.

Officers display their tactical combat skills when apprehending criminals.

Officers jump through fire hoops to get to their targets.

The tournament will last from Monday to Wednesday.