Hanoi, Sept. 22 -- The Vietnam Paralympic Committee on September 22 held a ceremony in Hanoi to mark its 30th anniversary (September 11, 1995 - 2025).

Vietnam has more than 7 million people with disabilities aged two and above, accounting for over 7% of the population. Sport has long been recognised as a vital channel to help people with disabilities improve health, build confidence, and integrate into society while striving to reach the highest levels of international competition.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh recalled that the committee, originally founded as the Vietnam Sports Association for People with Disabilities, was established by a Prime Minister's decision in 1995. Despite facing enormous difficul...