Welcoming the delegation at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on late January 27, Nguyen Hong Minh, Deputy Director of the Sports Authority of Vietnam, extended congratulations, commending their outstanding achievements at the Games. He noted that each athlete had made every effort, overcome significant challenges and delivered their best performances, enabling the delegation not only to meet but surpass its objectives.

Vietnam fielded 141 athletes at the 13th ASEAN Para Games held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, from January 15 to 27. They competed in 11 sports, namely athletics, swimming, powerlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, boccia, archery, wheelchair tennis and wheelchair fencing.

At the close of competition, the delegation had secured a total of 144 medals, with 38 gold, 48 silver and 58 bronze, exceeding the set target of 30–35 gold medals and ranking fifth overall on the medal table.

Throughout the Games, the Vietnamese para sports delegation competed with determination, demonstrated a strong spirit of solidarity and resilience, and recorded numerous commendable performances. The results once again underscored the growing stature of Vietnamese para sports in Southeast Asia.

ASEAN Para Games 13: Vietnam’s para sports enjoy gold-filled day

Vietnam’s delegation enjoyed another impressive day of competition at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Thailand on January 23, adding 10 more gold medals and setting new records in swimming.