J — Jia you
With only one phrase available in Mandarin when it comes to shouting encouragement for athletes, expect to be hearing jia you (加油), literally “add oil,” a lot during the 10 days of competition.
K — Kaohsiung
The host city and Taiwan’s second largest, with a population of more than 1.5 million and an area of 154km².
L — Ladies
The ladies of Taiwan’s tug of war team are not to be trifled with. As reigning World Games and world indoor champions they represent Taiwan’s best hope of gold in Kaohsiung.
Part 2 of the A to Z will be in tomorrow’s Taipei Times.
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