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Vietnamese fencer Vu Thanh An, who won five SEA Games gold medals, feels excited about taking part in the event.
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The Vietnamese national anthem is played during the flag-raising ceremony.
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This year sees the Vietnamese delegation made up of a total of 504 members, including 337 athletes who compete in 31 sports.
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Vietnamese athletes aim to take home between 2-5 gold medals, pinning hopes on 4x400m athletics, swimming and rowing. Other potential sports where local athletes may enjoy success include boxing, sepak takraw, shooting, archery, and karate.
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The athletes will try their best to earn direct spots and points for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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At the ceremony, the Organising Committee presents souvenirs to the sporting delegations of participating countries.
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The official opening ceremony of ASIAD 19 will be held on the night of September 23 and the closing ceremony is scheduled for October 8.
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All of the Vietnamese delegation’s representatives come together to pose for a group photo.

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