Vietnamese flag flies in Rio Olympic villageThe Vietnamese delegation to the Rio Olympic Games took part in a flag-hoisting ceremony held in the Olympic village at 6pm on August 1 (Brazil time), officially marking their presence in Rio De Janeiro to compete in the world’s largest sporting event. As many as 42 Vietnamese athletes entered the Rio athletes’ village while eight others from the wrestling, badminton and rowing teams are set to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on August 2. The ceremony was attended by deputy head of the General Department of Sports and Physical Training Tran Duc Phan, who is also head of the Vietnamese delegation to Rio and some 30 Vietnamese athletes. The Rio Olympics will open on August 5 and finish 16 days later. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on June 29 finalised a list of 50 athletes and officials, under Phan, to take part in the Summer Games.

Source: VietNamNet News August 02, 2016 04:18 UTC