Vietnam competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan, from 24 August to 5 September 2021.[1][2]
| Vietnam at the 2020 Summer Paralympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IPC code | VIE |
| NPC | Vietnam Paralympic Association |
| in Tokyo | |
| Competitors | 7 in 3 sports |
| Flag bearer | Cao Ngọc Hùng |
| Medals |
|
| Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Medalists edit
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver |
Lê Văn Công | Powerlifting | Men's 49 kg | 26 August |
Competitors edit
The following is the list of number of competitors participating in the Games:
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Powerlifting | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Athletics edit
One Vietnamese javelin thrower, Cao Ngọc Hùng (F57) successfully to break through the qualifications for the 2020 Paralympics after breaking the qualification limit.[3]
Field Events - Men
| Athlete | Events | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cao Ngọc Hùng | Javelin throw F57 | 43.91 | 6 |
Field Events - Women
| Athlete | Events | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nguyễn Thị Hải | Shot put F57 | 8.20 | 10 |
| Discus throw F57 | 27.39 | 9 |
Powerlifting edit
| Athlete | Events | Result | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lê Văn Công | Men's –49kg | 173 |
|
| Châu Hoàng Tuyết Loan | Women's –55kg | 103 | 6 |
Swimming edit
Three Vietnamese swimmer has successfully entered the paralympic slot after breaking the MQS.[4][5]
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Đỗ Thanh Hải | 100 m breaststroke SB5 | 1.35.97 | 4 | 1.35.68 | 6 |
| Võ Thanh Tùng | 50 m freestyle S5 | ||||
| 100 m freestyle S5 | 1:20.51 | 6 | did not advance | ||
| 200 m freestyle S5 | 3:14.11 | 7 | did not advance | ||
| 50 m butterfly S5 | DSQ | Did not advance | |||
| 50 m backstroke S5 | 40:07 | 5 | Did not advance | ||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Trịnh Thị Bích Như | 100 m breaststroke SB5 | 1.53.31 | 4 | 1.53.00 | 7 |
| 50 m freestyle S6 | 39:14 | 8 | did not advance | ||
| 50 m butterfly S6 | 42.60 | 7 | Did not advance | ||
| 200 m medley SM6 | 3:35.16 | 7 | did not advance | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Paralympic Competition Schedule". tokyo2020.org. 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics: New dates confirmed for 2021". BBC Sport. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
- ^ "2020 Summer Paralympics Qualification Guide" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Calculation of Swimming Slots for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. 24 April 2020.
- ^ "2020 Summer Paralympics Qualification Guide" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. 17 November 2020.
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