ASIAD 2018: Vietnamese delegation receive warm welcome at home
The Vietnamese sport delegation attending the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) in Indonesia returned home in the warm welcome of thousands of fans in Hanoi on September 2.
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| The delegation arrived at the Noi Bai International Airport at 1.45pm. |
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| Voice of Vietnam President Nguyen The Ky and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien receive the delegation. |
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| Football stars Tien Dung, Van Hau, Duc Chinh and Quang Hai |
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| At the My Dinh national stadium |
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| Vietnamese sports delegation |
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| A programme titled “Proud of Vietnam” was held by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism from 5-7pm on the same day at the My Dinh national stadium to honour outstanding athletes. |
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| Football star Quang Hai |
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| Forward Van Toan |
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| Voice of Vietnam President Nguyen The Ky at a ceremony |
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| Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien lauded athletes' efforts in fulfilling the target, with 4 gold, 16 silver and 18 bronze medals. |
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| Vietnam finished 17th in the medal tally of the continental sporting event. In addition, the Olympic team made history by earning a ticket to the semi-finals of the men’s football and winning praise from international experts. |
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| The country sent 352 athletes to compete at the event. Vietnam pocketed four gold medals in pencak silat (men’s tanding 70-75 kg and 90-95 kg), women’s long jump and women’s lightweight quadruple sculls categories. |
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| The Asian Games is the world’s second biggest multiple sports event after the Olympics. This year’s edition, held in Jakarta and Palembang of Indonesia, has drawn 16,000 competitors and officials from 45 countries and territories. |
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| At the 2014 ASIAD, Vietnam won one gold, 10 silver and 25 bronze medals, ranking 21st in the overall medal tally. |
