Representatives of agencies and businesses present gifts to powerlifter Le Van Cong. |
Powerlifter Le Van
Cong, who won the first Paralympic gold medal for Vietnam , thanked the fans for
their support.
Meanwhile, Pham Van Tuan, deputy head of the Department of Sports and Physical
Training, and head of the delegation, said that only over 60 out of 162
countries joining the Paralympic Rio 2016 went home with medals.
The success of the
delegation this year is a strong encouragement for seven million Vietnamese
people with disabilities to overcome difficulties and contribute to the
development of the society, he said.
Tuan pointed to the need to make adequate investment to athletes with
disabilities for higher achievements at Paralympic 2020.
The Vietnamese delegation to the Paralympic 2016 in Rio, Brazil, comprises 11
athletes who vied in three events of track and field, swimming and weight
lifting.
Along with a gold medal of powerlifter Le Van Cong, javelin athlete Cao Ngoc
Hung and female powerlifter Dang Thi Linh Phuong won bronze medals, while
swimmer Vo Thanh Tung clinched a silver medal.
VNA