Vietnam at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Infobox Paralympics Vietnam
games=2008 Summer
competitors= 9
sports= 4
flagbearer= Nguyen Quang Vuong [ [http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/News/Press_Releases/Flagbearers_List_Opening_Ceremony_Final_5_Sept1.pdf Official list of flagbearers] on the website of the International Paralympic Committee]
officials=
rank=

Vietnam competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country was represented by nine athletes, competing in powerlifting, athletics, swimming and judo. [ [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/10/content_8523094.htm "9 Vietnamese to attend Paralympic 2008"] , Xinhua, July 9, 2008] Two of the athletes, powerlifters Dinh Thi Nga and Le Van Cong, qualified for the Paralympics through their showings at international competitions, while the other seven team members were given wild card invitations. The head of the delegation was Vu The Phiet. The group left for Beijing following a departure ceremony on August 22 in Hanoi. [cite news |title=Nine athletes to compete at Beijing Paralympics |work=Nhân Dân |date=2008-08-23 |url=http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/news/230808/world_n.htm |accessdate=2008-08-31]

= Athletics =

; Men

= Powerlifting =

;Men

ee also

*2008 Summer Paralympics
*Vietnam at the Paralympics
*Vietnam at the 2008 Summer Olympics

External links

* [http://en.beijing2008.com/83/66/column211716683.shtml Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Official Site]
* [http://www.paralympic.org International Paralympic Committee]

References