ASEAN Para Games 12: Indonesia aims to top ASEAN Para Games 12
According to a VNA reporter in Jakarta, the Indonesian Paralympic delegation aims to take the lead at the 12th Southeast Asian Para Games (ASEAN Para Games 12) taking place in Cambodia next June.
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| Logo and mascot of the 2023 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games. Photo: Vu Hung/VNA reporter in Cambodia |
Speaking at the delegation's departure ceremony on May 29, Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo said that the country's disabled athletes have been preparing for the tournament since 2022 through continuous intensive training. Mr. Dito expressed his hope that Indonesian disabled athletes will achieve high results in both the ASEAN Para Games and the Asian Para Games, laying the foundation for the upcoming Paralympic Games.
For his part, Head of the Indonesian Paralympic Sports Delegation Andi Suherman said that the delegation of 500 people, including 286 athletes competing in 12 sports, aims to win 121 gold medals, 92 silver medals and 84 bronze medals. Mr. Andi said that the goal of winning the overall championship of the 12th ASEAN Para Games is based on the results of analysis and evaluation of the potential and achievements of the athletes during their training at the National Training Center. This sports official affirmed that this goal is expected to be the motivation for the athletes to compete with all their might in the upcoming largest regional tournament for athletes with disabilities.
Previously, at the 11th ASEAN Para Games held in July-August 2022 in Solo city, Indonesia, the host country's team topped the medal table with 171 gold medals, 138 silver medals and 110 bronze medals.
According to Baotintuc
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