Vietnamese delegations have arrived at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China. (Photo: VNA)

48 Vietnamese athletes will compete in track and field, swimming, weightlifting, chess, table tennis, badminton and Taekwondo. Vietnam aim to win 3-4 gold medals and to have as many as possible athletes qualified for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Themed “Hearts Meet, Dreams Shine,” the Asian Para Games 2023 will have 566 gold medal events in 22 sports, which will be held across 19 venues in Hangzhou. The opening and closing ceremonies for the Games will be held on Sunday and next Saturday, respectively, at the Huanglong Sports Center, Hangzhou city.