Taiwan is to be represented by a record 10 athletes across seven sports at the Olympic Winter Games in Spain, including the country's first women's bobsleigh team, the Ministry of Sports announced yesterday.
At a media event, the Ministry of Sports unveiled the full roster of athletes who have qualified for the Games, which are to begin on Feb. 6.
The athletes include men's figure skater Li Yu-hsiang, women's speed skater Chen Ying-chu, men's alpine skier Troy Samuel Chang and women's alpine skier Lee Wen-yi, the ministry said.
Photo: Screen grab from the Ministry of Sports’ Facebook page
The other members of team Taiwan include women's cross-country skier Sophia Velicer, men's cross-country skier Lee Chieh-han, skeleton slider Peng Lin-wei, and women's bobsleigh team members Lin Sin-rong, Liang Yu-chieh and Lin Song-en, it said.
Because of a lack of winter sports resources at home, Taiwanese athletes have long relied on training and competing abroad to prepare for the Games, Deputy Minister of Sports Hung Chih-chang said.
It is no small feat for Taiwan to have six women and four men qualify for the Winter Games, Hung said, adding that the athletes should enjoy the experience.
To ensure the team is fully supported, the 10 athletes would be backed by eight coaches and 19 staff, including medical and equipment specialists, to meet all logistical and health needs, the ministry said.
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