Premier Cho Jung-tai praised the outstanding achievements made by Taiwan’s delegation to the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin while pledging to continue supporting the country’s athletes and the sports industry, the Executive Yuan said Feb. 18.
During an EY-hosted banquet for the Taiwan team in Taipei City, Cho lauded the team’s results, noting Chen Ying-chu for winning the third place in the women’s 100-meter speed skating event, which is the country’s first medal in the games, and the fifth place each for the curling mixed doubles, men’s and the women’s ice hockey teams. He further congratulated skiers Lee Wen-yi and Lee Chieh-han for securing qualifications to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
According to Cho, Taiwan should develop winter sports like curling, which is more suitable for the country’s subtropical climate and limited winter sports training venues. The launch of the Ministry of Sports this year will further strengthen athletic training and sports personnel cultivation, the premier said, adding that the government will also pay attention to resource allocation and venue establishment.
Cho went on to say that the new ministry will not only focus on popular sports but develop all types of sports and related industries while encouraging wider public participation. The government is also committed to taking care of athlete safety, welfare and career progression, he added.
Cho concluded by expressing best wishes to the Taiwan baseball team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic 2025 Qualifiers starting Feb. 21 in Taipei. (YCH-E)
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