Deputy PM Mai Van Chinh speaks at the send-off ceremony for the Vietnamese Paralympic Team participating in the 13th ASEAN Para Games, Ho Chi Minh City, December 16, 2025. (Photo: VGP) |
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh stressed that the Party and the State always create opportunities for people with disabilities to fully realize their potential and contribute to social development, including in sports.
He called on the delegation to compete with the highest determination, while engaging in exchange activities to help spread Vietnam’s cultural values, promote the image of a friendly, sincere, and peace-loving nation, and contribute to strengthening friendship and solidarity.
ASEAN Para Games 13 brings together athletes from all 11 Southeast Asian countries. It is the region’s largest sporting event for persons with disabilities, featuring 19 sports and more than 500 events.