The Vietnamese delegation for the 5th Asian Para Games in Japan consists of 36 members, including 21 athletes competing across five different sports. Nguyen Trong Ho, deputy director of the Vietnamese Ministry of Sport, leads the official party, which also features six officials, one doctor, six coaches, and one guide, according to official sport ministry documents.
Vietnamese Athletes Compete in Five Sports
Vietnamese competitors will enter events in athletics, swimming, powerlifting, table tennis, and badminton at the upcoming continental championships. Athletics and swimming carry the largest squads with seven competitors each, followed by powerlifting with four athletes, table tennis with two, and badminton with one.
Delegation Departs for Aichi-Nagoya on October 10
The delegation is scheduled to depart Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of October 10 bound for Aichi-Nagoya. Upon arrival, athletes will undergo disability classification, attend technical meetings, and complete training sessions from October 12 through October 16 to adjust to local venue conditions. The official flag-raising ceremony takes place on the afternoon of October 16 ahead of the opening ceremony on October 18.
Competition Timetable in Aichi-Nagoya
Main competitions run from October 19 to October 23 following the official opening of the 5th Asian Para Games. The multi-sport event concludes with a closing ceremony on October 24, bringing together adaptive athletes from across the Asian continent.
When the 5th Asian Para Games Open and Sports Involved?
When do the 5th Asian Para Games officially open?
The games officially open on October 18, with main events running from October 19 through October 23, and concluding with the closing ceremony on October 24.
Which sports feature Vietnamese competitors?
Vietnamese athletes are registered to compete in five sports: athletics, swimming, powerlifting, table tennis, and badminton.
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