Vietnamese delegation marches at Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
Leading the Vietnamese sports delegation, athletes Quach Thi Lan and Nguyen Huy Hoang proudly carried the national flag aloft during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on July 23 night. VNA
Saturday, July 24, 2021 08:51
Vietnamese sports delegation is preparing for marching at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo: Getty Image)
Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang and runner Quach Thi Lan carry the national flag aloft during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. (Photo: Getty Image)
For the first time in the history of the Games, each nation that took part was led by both a female and male athlete, as part of the International Olympic Committee s efforts to push gender equality. Swimmer Nguyen Huy Hoang and runner Quach Thi Lan are bestowed the honour by the Vietnam Olympic Committee. (Photo: Getty Image)