Bangkok, Jan. 21 -- Vietnam got off to a promising start at the 13th ASEAN Para Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, as its swimmers claimed the delegation's first medals, including an early gold, on the opening day of official competition on January 21. Swimming star Vo Huynh Anh Khoa delivered a breakthrough by winning the Vietnamese delegation's first gold medal in the men's 400m freestyle S8 final. Khoa finished first with an impressive time of 5 minutes 26.16 seconds, leaving his rivals well behind thanks to a consistent pace and a powerful finish in the last metres. The event also highlighted Vietnam's dominance in para swimming as two other athletes, Han Quan Thoai and Dang Van Cong, finished in the top three, allowing Vietnam to ...