Vietnam to send 320 athletes to Asian Games

Vietnam will send a strong team of about 320 competitors to the 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will be held in China this September.
Vietnam to send 320 athletes to Asian Games ảnh 1Vietnam's delegation at the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia in 2018. The team will take part in the 19th Games in September in China. (Photo: vtv.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam will send a strong team of about 320 competitors tothe 19th Asian Games (ASIAD), which will be held in China this September.

They willparticipate in 32 sports and target between three and five gold medals at thequadrennial tournament.

The 19thASIAD encompasses 40 sports and 483 events in Hangzhou province.

Originallyscheduled to take place from September 10-25, 2022, the eventwas postponed to this year due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic inChina.

On July 19, 2022,the new dates were announced as September 23 to 8 October.

"Ourpreparation for the Games faces challenges, including the shortage offacilities, finances and human resources. We have to make plans to ensure thebest results based on what we have," said General Director of the SportsAuthority of Vietnam Dang Ha Viet.

"Currently,athletes are working hard for the Games, taking part in tournaments to sharpentheir skills and enrich their experience. All are expected to reach their peakat the Hangzhou Games."

At theprevious Games in Indonesia, Vietnam had 352 athletes and won five golds, 15silvers and 19 bronzes./.
VNA

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