DUSHANBE , February 21, Asia-Plus - Contests “Vatan-Modar” and “Sarbozi Javon” will be held for servicemen of the Dushanbe garrison from February 22-23.  These events are being held to mark the 13 ^th anniversary of Tajik National Army.  

Ms. Zebo Karimova, an official with the Dushanbe Youth Committee, has told Asia -Plus the contests are staged by the city’s youth committee in cooperation with defense structures of the Tajik capital.  “These contests include sports and cultural events,” Ms. Karimova said, noting that the contests’ results will be summed up on February 23.