Vietnamese athletes were told to give it their all and act as ambassadors for the nation at the 16th Asian Games which will start in China's Guangzhou this week.

Speaking at the send-off ceremony at Hanoi's Military Theater yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan said, "the Asiad is the biggest sporting event in the continent this year. It will be a tough competition with many powerful rivals but I hope our athletes will try their best in the spirit of the games. You must follow the rules and regulations, and always respect the referees' decisions".

- Viet Nam News