(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam’s national flag was hoisted together with those of 10 other Southeast Asian countries at Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday, marking the official presence of the Vietnamese sports delegation to the 11th ASEAN Para Games.
 Members of the Vietnamese sports delegation attend the flag raising ceremony at the ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia, July 27. Photo: Thai Duong/tuoitre.vn
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The flag-raising ceremony of the Games was marked by a special art performance, featuring the indigenous traditional culture performed by the host country's artists, showing the warm sentiments and hospitality of the "country of ten thousand islands" to the participants and international friends.
Athletes will compete in 14 sports of the tournament from July 30 to August 6.
The Vietnamese delegation comprises 153 members, including 18 coaches and 120 athletes who will compete in athletics, swimming, weightlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, and archery. Vietnam aims to win from 35 to 40 gold medals.