Mon, May 04, 2009 - Page 3 News List

FEATURE : Deaflympics may be too much for Taipei to handle

By Mo Yan-chih  /  STAFF REPORTER

Chen and Chien also shared concerns about facilities for the event. Most of the competitions will be held in Taipei City, but some will be held at venues in Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu counties.

“The city government spent several billion NT dollars on the facilities, but we cannot find a swimming pool that fits international criteria in the city and have to go all the way to Hsinchu County to hold the swimming contest there,” Chien said.

Sheng defended the city government? efforts to utilize venues for the events, and said National Taiwan University Stadium and the Taipei Arena are both qualified to host volleyball competition.

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