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Universiade Triumphs: A Celebration of Our Nation

Universiade Triumphs: A Celebration of Our Nation

/　photos the Organizing Committee of the Universiade　/　tr. by Phil Newell

October 2017

中文 日本語
photo by Chin Hung-hao

Gold medal success shows our determination

to stride out into the world!

 

Moments of jubilation bring together the entire nation.

 

Perseverance and tenacity symbolize Taiwan’s indomitable spirit.

 

Congratulations to the competitors,

congratulations to Taiwan!

Happy National Day!

Track and field master Cheng Chao-tsun turned in a performance of 91.36 meters in the javelin throw, becoming the first Asian to break the 90 meter barrier. (photo by Chin Hung-hao)

A standout weightlifter for Taiwan in the 58 kilo weight class, Kuo Hsing-chun set a world record and won the gold medal in the clean and jerk with a lift of 142 kilos. (photo by Chin Hung-hao)

courtesy of the Organizing Committee of the Universiade

Men’s singles table tennis competitor Chiang Hung-chieh.

Mixed doubles table tennis bronze medal winners Liao Cheng-ting and Chen Szu-yu.

Men’s nine-ball singles gold medal winner Hsu Jui-an.

Rhythmic gymnastics competitor Song Yu-han.

Congratulations to the competitors, congratulations to Taiwan! Happy National Day!

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