Taiwan to Host Airsoft Competition to Boost Defense Resilience

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is set to host a national airsoft gun shooting competition, aiming to bolster public defense awareness and overall societal resilience. The event, scheduled for July 25 at the Fuxinggang Campus of the National Defense University, will serve as the North District preliminary round.

The competition is primarily designed for reservists and will feature elements of close-quarters battle (CQB) and combat first aid. These scenarios are intended to help participants develop battlefield stress resistance and enhance their overall defense capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen national defense consciousness.

Registration for the North District preliminary round opens on June 10 and closes on June 30. Each team will consist of four reservists, with an additional reserve member. The competition will include both individual and team-based challenges, utilizing airsoft guns in timed scenarios that simulate combat environments. The ministry anticipates that the event will improve citizens' response and coordination abilities, foster a martial spirit, and enhance battlefield resilience, while also promoting physical fitness and healthy sportsmanship.