The event was organised by Vietnam Airlines and the National Sports Administration under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The national flag carrier will operate special direct flights to Adisumarmo International Airport of Indonesia to carry the athletes and other delegation members to the event.

Some athletes and Vietnam Airlines staff members pose for a photo at the ceremony.

Earlier, the airline served more than 200 Vietnamese athletes competing at the ASEAN Para Games in 2015, 2017 and 2018.

With 14 sports, the 11th ASEAN Para Games is scheduled to take place in Indonesia from July 26 to August 7.

The Vietnamese delegation comprises 153 members, including 18 coaches and 120 athletes, who will compete in eight sports, namely athletics, swimming, powerlifting, badminton, table tennis, chess, judo, and archery.

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Source: NDO/VNA