Vietnam’s athlete delegation to the 16th Asian Games (Asiad 16) organised a departure ceremony in Hanoi on Nov. 7.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan attended the event, encouraging the athletes to achieve good results at Asiad 16, scheduled to take place in China ’s Guangxi province from Nov. 12-27.
Le Quy Phuong, Deputy General Director of the General Sports Department and Head of the delegation, said Asiad 16 will be a big challenge to the Vietnamese athletes.
However, they are now ready to compete and expected to bring home from 4-6 gold medals, helping the nation to rank in Top 15 at Asiad 16, Phuong added.
Vietnam is sending a 392-member delegation to the games, including 260 athletes – the largest number so far – who will compete in 29 sport and sub-sports events.
Experts said Vietnam pins high hopes on its strong sports such as sepak takraw, shooting, wushu, karate and chess, but it is likely to make surprises in Olympics sports, namely track and field, swimming, taekwondo and weightlifting./.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan attended the event, encouraging the athletes to achieve good results at Asiad 16, scheduled to take place in China ’s Guangxi province from Nov. 12-27.
Le Quy Phuong, Deputy General Director of the General Sports Department and Head of the delegation, said Asiad 16 will be a big challenge to the Vietnamese athletes.
However, they are now ready to compete and expected to bring home from 4-6 gold medals, helping the nation to rank in Top 15 at Asiad 16, Phuong added.
Vietnam is sending a 392-member delegation to the games, including 260 athletes – the largest number so far – who will compete in 29 sport and sub-sports events.
Experts said Vietnam pins high hopes on its strong sports such as sepak takraw, shooting, wushu, karate and chess, but it is likely to make surprises in Olympics sports, namely track and field, swimming, taekwondo and weightlifting./.
