Vietnam finishes fourth at ASEAN Para Games 2011
Vietnam came out fourth at the sixth ASEAN Para Games which closed at
Manahan stadium in Solo island, Indonesia, on Dec. 20 night.
Vietnam came out fourth at the sixth ASEAN Para Games which closed at
Manahan stadium in Solo island, Indonesia, on Dec. 20 night.
The country’s athletes brought home 44 golds, 454 silvers and 72 bronzes and set 36 out of 302 new records in the tournament.
Thailand topped the medal tally, followed by host Indonesia and Malaysia .
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs Agung Laksono applauded the competition will, spirit and resolve of athletes during the event.
The Games attracted the participation of 1,296 athletes and officials from 11 regional countries.
The next Games will be held in Myanmar in 2013./.
The country’s athletes brought home 44 golds, 454 silvers and 72 bronzes and set 36 out of 302 new records in the tournament.
Thailand topped the medal tally, followed by host Indonesia and Malaysia .
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Indonesian Minister of Social Affairs Agung Laksono applauded the competition will, spirit and resolve of athletes during the event.
The Games attracted the participation of 1,296 athletes and officials from 11 regional countries.
The next Games will be held in Myanmar in 2013./.
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