The funding will be used to provide aid to athletes pursuing a sports career
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/09/05
By: Huang Tzu-ti, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A budget of NT$6.4 billion (US$206 million) will be set aside to
Premier Lai hosts welcome reception for Asian Games athletes (Photo by Lai’s FB)
cultivate athletes in Taiwan over a course of ten years through holistic education and career management, Premier William Lai (賴清德) announced Sept. 4.
In a Facebook post, Lai said he was deeply moved by the all-out effort given by Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games in Indonesia, which saw Taiwan rank 7thout of 45 participating countries on the medal table, hauling 17 golds, 19 silvers, and 31 bronzes.
The international sports event has provided insight into three perspectives, Lai noted.
First, Taiwan has proven its mettle in the field of sports, evidenced by the fact that it has for the first time clinched gold in gymnastics, archery, badminton, dragon boat, and karate from Asian Games ever held. With the wholehearted support of the Taiwanese people and logistical assistance from the government, the athletes were able to perform under the perfect conditions. [FULL STORY]
