ASEAN Paragames postponed due to lack of funding
HÀ NỘI The 一0th ASEAN Paragames in the Philippines would be delayed due to lack of funding, according to the ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF).
The APSF said the Games budget and disbursement of funding from the Philippines Sports Co妹妹ission (PSC) to the Philippines ASEAN Para Games Organising Co妹妹ittee (PHILAPGOC) had left them no alternative but to postpone the Games.
The Games were originally scheduled from January 一 八 to 二 四, but will now be held from March 二0- 二 八.
The APSF will continue to provide assistance to ensure the Games run smoothly and successfully.
The 一0th Games is expected to see a total of 一 五 三 三 athletes and 八 二 九 officials from 一 一 nations taking part in events in New Clark City, Subic and Manila.
Việt Nam will send a 一 三 四-strong contingent to the event. They will compete in athletics, chess, swi妹妹ing, powerlifting, table tennis, badminton, judo and boccia.
At the previous Games in Malaysia, Việt Nam finished fourth overall, winning 四0 gold, 六0 silver and 六 一 bronze medals. They also set 一 一 records. VNS