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10 December 2024 - Find here the latest news from the National Olympic Committee: events, courses, general assemblies and elections, trophies and much more.

10 December 2024 - To echo the IOC and the Olympic Games Paris 2024’s calls for sustainable development, the CTOC, along with its Athletes’ Commission, Sports and Environment Commission, Peace through Sport Commission, Gender Equality Commission, Education Commission, and the Chinese Taipei Olympian Association, co-hosted a beach cleanup event on November 30th entitled “Joining Hands with Olympians and Asian Games Athletes to Protect Our Blue Ocean and Earth.” The event aimed to raise awareness of environmental protection, equality, education and the Olympic spirit through practical actions, bringing together Olympians, Asian Games athletes, sports enthusiasts and the public. Led by numerous outstanding athletes, the event saw the participation of more than 150 people, including students accompanied by their teachers and parents. Info at www.tpenoc.net

04 November 2024 - The CTOC successfully held its Athlete Forum, which brought together elite athletes, both active and retired, to share their experiences and insights and learn topics for athletes that IOC has been advocating. Also, this year's forum centred around the theme of "Building a Safe and Respectful Sports Environment for Athletes," focusing on athlete rights protection, mental health, and the use of AI technology to prevent harassment.

Over eighty attendees including active and retired athletes from junior college, university and training centre gathered to discuss issues on athlete’s immediate interests, such as the IOC's promotion of safeguarding and integrity for athletes and strategies to combat cyberbullying and protect athletes' mental health.

The CTOC also held the 47^th Olympic Academy Seminar in Kenting, bringing together a total of 90 young participants under the theme of “The Athlete in Modern Society: Inspiring & Fostering Unity”. Notable guests include Isidoros Kouvelos, President of the International Olympic Academy (IOA), Asimakis Asimakopoulos, IOA Director, Prof. Dionysios Gangas, Advisor to the IOA President, and Alexandra Karaiskou, Senior Manager. They engaged directly with participants during the opening ceremony and throughout the seminar, offering unique insights and opportunities for participants to interact with world-class Olympic education professionals. Info at www.tpenoc.net

30 October 2024 - The CTOC, in conjunction with its Peace through Sport Committee, hosted the 2024 Olympic Peace Triathlon at National Taiwan Normal University on 12 October. The event, which embodied the spirit of "Integration by Sports", attracted a diverse group of participants, particularly athletes with disabilities, making it the highlight of the occasion. A total of more than 150 participants, among them 19 athletes with autism, hearing impairment, diabetes, visual impairment and other physical disabilities, participated in this fun, harmonious and educational event.

Earlier, an International Gender Equity and Sports Seminar was held with the theme of Self-Empowerment: On the Way to Spark. Organised in Taipei by the CTOC and co-hosted by the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education, the seminar was supported by the CTOC’s Gender Equality Committee. With a focus on empowering women in the sports industry, the event welcomed 117 participants, including experts, scholars and athletes, for discussions and interactive sessions on advancing gender equality in sport. Info at www.tpenoc.net.

27 September 2024 - The CTOC, in conjunction with its Peace through Sports Committee, held the 2024 Olympic Sport for Peace Forum on the International Day of Peace, 21 September. The 120 participants emphasised the power of sport, which is not only about competition but also serves to connect people and promote peace. During the Forum, Professor Lin Jia-He of the National Chengchi University Institute of Law and Professor Hsu Mei-Chich from Kaohsiung Medical University discussed the topics of "Fair Play and the Resolution of Sports Disputes" and "Gender Issues and Equity in Sport". Info at www.tpenoc.net.

20 September 2024 - The Taiwan Road Running Sustainability Forum, organised by the CTOC Sports and Environment Committee in collaboration with National Tsing-Hua University, National Cheng Kung University and the road running community, was held in Taichung on 30 August. This forum was initiated by the Taiwan road running community in 2021. At this year’s edition, Wang Shuli, a member of the CTOC Sports and Environment Committee, spoke about how Chinese Taipei Olympic gold medallists Lin Yuting and Lee Yang had highlighted in an interview that environmental sustainability is a key issue affecting global development.

Experts from other countries in attendance included Alexandra Criscuolo of the New York Road Runners, who spoke about her environmental sustainability efforts at the New York City Marathon, and Claire Poole, founder of Sport Positive, who mentioned the four major challenges of sports sustainability: adequate funding, the administrative capacity of the organisation, the professionalism of members, and prioritising sustainability work. More info at www.tpenoc.net.

15 July 2024 - On 9 July, the CTOC held a flag presentation ceremony and Games preparation workshop for the delegation participating in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the National Sports Training Centre in Kaohsiung. President Lai Ching-te handed over the NOC flag to CTOC President and head of the delegation Lin Hong-dow, who then presented it to the delegation's Chef de Mission, CTOC Vice-President Chang Huan-cheng. Following the ceremony, the delegation members participated in a Games preparation workshop organised by the CTOC. The workshop provided comprehensive information on the Paris 2024 Games, including competition details, transport and accommodation arrangements, anti-doping regulations, and safety precautions. Info at www.tpenoc.net.

12 June 2024 - In the framework of the Olympic Day celebrations, the CTOC held the 2024 Kids Games, the second edition of the event, in Taipei City, the capital, on 11 and 12 May. More than 15,000 people – parents and children – took part and experienced several sports. This year, mascot "Yi-lu", a deer, was one of the highlights of the event, proving popular with all the children. The CTOC also held an Olympic running marathon event at Da-jia Riverside Park in Taipei City, attracting 3,700 participants. There were also a variety of stalls on site to connect the public with sport and culture. A series of Olympic Day activity booths were also set up at the event, promoting the Olympic Movement and the spirit and value of sport. More details at www.tpenoc.net.

27 May 2024 - A talk on gender equality was organised by the CTOC and co-hosted by the CTOC Gender Equity Commission and the Taiwan International Sports Volunteers Association. The talk was entitled “A level playing field across time and space – exploring the path to gender equality in the Olympics” and featured a range of sports experts and Olympic athletes. Among the range of participants were students, educators and professionals from the sports industry. More details here. The CTOC has also announced the opening of registration for the World Masters Games 2025 (WMG2025), which will take place in Chinese Taipei from 17 to 30 May 2025. More at the WMG2025 official website, https://wmg2025.tw/en/home.

30 April 2024 - In response to the goal of "net-zero carbon emissions" by 2050, the Sport and Environment Committee of the CTOC has actively participated in environmental sustainability initiatives. And, for the first time, the CTOC advocated the "Sustainable Future, Youth Together" environmental education activity during the 2024 National High School Games. an exhibition emphasised that many of the items provided at sports events actually incorporate energy-saving and carbon-reducing elements. In addition, the environmental sustainability mascot, A-Song, was invited as the spokesperson; and an interactive Q&A with the participants was held at the exhibition site. The CTOC, in conjunction with the IOC, has also issued the “Campaign to Save Climate Agenda”. Full details here. Furthermore, CTOC President Lin Hong-Dow received the prestigious Order of Brilliant Star, First Class (Special Grand Cordon) from Chinese Taipei President Tsai Ing-Wen, in honour of his outstanding contributions to sports development. President Tsai emphasised his unwavering dedication, not only to achieving remarkable results in Olympic Games, but also to advising the government on enhancing the sports landscape. Full info here.

22 April 2024 - In commemoration of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the Peace through Sport Committee of the CTOC invited several prominent athletes, coaches and their friends to establish ties in the “White Card” programme this year. By gathering together five friends to take a group picture with their hands forming the word "PEACE" or facing the camera to form one letter of the word "PEACE" at a time, the athletes and their friends merge the photos and upload them to their personal Facebook or Instagram accounts to promote peace through sport. Info at www.tpenoc.net

11 december 2023 - CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin has recently been awarded two honorary doctorate degrees, one from National Dong Hwa University and the other from National Sport University. He received them in recognition of his successful management of international relations and his long-term commitment and support for sport in Chinese Taipei. His unwavering dedication to the advancement of sport in Chinese Taipei has not only elevated the nation's standing on the global sporting stage but has also inspired countless individuals to pursue excellence in athletics and sports administration. More info at www.tpenoc.net.

04 december 2023 - The CTOC recently hosted the "Year-End Achievement Sharing Ceremony" to showcase the year's collaborative efforts. Themed "Challenge Yourself, Surpass Limits", the ceremony was jointly opened by the CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin and the Deputy Director-General of the Sports Administration, Chih-Chang Hong. The event focused on five key initiatives: "Participation in International Multi-Sports Games", "Engagement in International Sport Affairs", "Cross-Strait Sports Exchange", "Olympic Value Promotion" and "International Sports Affairs Training Course Programme”. The year's activities included over 100 seminars and events. During the ceremony, certificates of completion for the "International Sports Affairs Training Course" were presented by CTOC Honorary Vice President Shyh-Kwei Chen and Chih-Chang Hong. Info at www.tpenoc.net

13 november 2023 - 2004 Olympic taekwondo champion Chu Mu-yen, who is also the Chairman of the CTOC Athletes' Commission, together with the CTOC, has responded to the IOC's sustainability policies and initiated a beach clean-up campaign. Mr Chu invited the public and fellow athletes to join him in this campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the need for marine environmental protection in society. Over 120 participants cleaned up a total of 562 kilograms of waste at Dingliao Beach in Linkou District, New Taipei City. Before the clean-up, they were given guidance on understanding the impact of our daily lives on the environment and promoting the concept of environmental sustainability. More info at www.tpenoc.net.

06 November 2023 - The 46th Session of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Academy focused on the theme “Innovating Physical Education and Olympic Values Education”. This year’s Session was attended by a number of international speakers, including Isidoros Kouvelos, President of the International Olympic Academy, and Mark Chay, Co-Chair of the Olympic Esports Week 2023 Organising Committee. Throughout the four-day Session, approximately 85 participants, including five internationals from Malaysia, Singapore and Palau, were able to gain a profound understanding of the core Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect through in-depth talks, experience sharing, panel discussions and group projects. Info at www.tpenoc.net.

27 September 2023 - The CTOC staged a flag presentation ceremony for the Chinese Taipei delegation going to the 19^th Asian Games. Chinese Taipei President Tsai Ing-Wen presented the CTOC flag to Lin Hong-Dow, CTOC President and head of the delegation. A total of 521  athletes make up the delegation and will compete in 33 sports. Info at www.tpenoc.net.

27 June 2023 - The CTOC organised an event on international sporting events management. The workshop featured Louis Louis, an expert from the Qatar Olympic Committee, who delivered two lectures entitled “Doha 2006 Legacy and Doha 2030 Strategy” and “Developing an Evaluation Plan and Strategy for Bidding”. A general discussion session also took place, providing a platform for an exchange of ideas between the invited expert, officials from the Sport Administration, Ministry of Education, city governments, and NOC and national sport federation representatives. The CTOC also signed a new cooperation agreement with the IOA, formalising the longstanding relationship between the two organisations and paving the way for future initiatives in Olympic Education. The agreement was signed by Hong-Dow Lin, CTOC President and Isidoros Kouvelos, IOA President at the IOA premises in Ancient Olympia, Greece.

06 June 2023 - On 30 May in Seoul, the CTOC and the Korean Sports and Olympic Committee (KSOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding  (MoU) that will enhance and promote sports exchange between the two NOCs. Under this MoU, both NOCs will actively collaborate in several key areas, including exchanges and cooperation between experts and researchers in the field of competition sport, sport for all, sports science and medicine; exchanges of information, publications and teaching materials in physical education and sport; and strengthened cooperation in fighting against doping and other unsportsmanlike behaviour in sport. 

24 May 2023 - The CTOC and Palau NOC (PNOC) have reaffirmed their commitment to sports exchange and collaboration by signing Bilateral Cooperation Agreements. The signing ceremony was held on 15 May with CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin and PNOC President Frank Kyota in attendance. The CTOC has successfully signed sports exchange agreements with around 40 NOCs across five continents since 1979. In 2017, the CTOC and PNOC signed their first cooperation agreement. This year’s agreement encompasses a wide range of areas for collaboration, including sports exchange, staff exchange, medical science, anti-doping initiatives and the development of National Olympic Academies. Baklai Temengil, the PNOC Secretary General and an IOC Member, was a keynote lecturer at the 2023 International Sports Affairs Training Course (ISATC) hosted recently by the CTOC. More info at www.tpenoc.net.

7 June 2021 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) recently organised the National University and College Athletic Games. This important sports gala for students was successfully held in May. There were a total of 22 sports events, and almost 19,000 athletes participated. This is the biggest occasion for the CTOC to promote Olympic education and make contact with young adults who are around 18-25 years old. As is tradition, the CTOC set up a promotional stand and interacted with coaches, athletes and sports team staff. Full details here.

10 September 2021 - The Tokyo 2020 Olympic weightlifting women’s 59kg champion, Kuo Hsing-Chun, not only set three new Olympic records – in the snatch, clean and jerk, and combined lifts – on the field; she has also helped build a great model of athlete social responsibility off it. The flagbearer for the Chinese Taipei delegation, Kuo conveys the positive and inspiring power of sport through sharing by interacting with the public. Indeed, to motivate more teenagers with her sporting spirit, she took part in the Olympic Spirit Touring Lecture, which is hosted by the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and aims to spread the Olympic values through education. Full details here.

02 July 2021 - To celebrate Olympic Day, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) organised a series of events, including a “Train with Olympians” online session and “Stronger Together” Olympic protocol webinars. Thousands of sports enthusiasts participated in the week-long celebration, which started with the launch of a new Olympic Day billboard at the Sport Joint Office Tower. More than 60,000 people took part in online fitness training sessions with Olympians. On 22 and 23 June, athletes, coaches, representatives of national federations and sports enthusiasts participated in the Olympic protocol seminars to learn about the history of the CTOC’s participation in the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games, and about the Playbooks for Tokyo 2020. Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 taekwondo gold and bronze medallist Chu Mu-Yen joined in the “Meeting an Olympian” session to share his Olympic Games stories and experiences as an Athletes’ Committee member for the CTOC and the Olympic Council of Asia. More info at www.tpenoc.net.

23 April 2021 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and the National Sports Training Center (NSTC) recently launched the ‘100 Days to Tokyo’ countdown ceremony to inspire the delegation for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. On the same day, CTOC released the Olympic hopeful’s image to support the national athletes and catch the people’s attention on Tokyo 2020. More details here.

16 April 2021 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) jointly organised the 23^rd Sport Exchange Symposium, during which the Bilateral Committee reviewed the activities carried out last year and confirmed the 10 activities expected to be organised this year. Held online at the end of March, the Symposium was co-chaired by CTOC President Lin Hong-Dow and COC President Gou Zhong-Wen. The establishment of the exchange visits and sports exchanges between the cross-strait NOCs was initiated in 1997. Full details here.

14 December 2020 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) held its 2020 year-end reception on 10 December. The event highlighted the results of the NOC’s year-long efforts to improvise and implement various projects throughout 2020, a difficult year for sport and the Olympic Movement. Full details here about the various activities and achievements of the CTOC in 2020

30 November 2020 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education recently signed The Brighton plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on Women and Sport, during a ceremony held on 23 November in Taipei. The ceremony was co-hosted by the Director General of the Sports Administration, Minister of Education Shao-Hsi Chang, and the CTOC President, Hong-Dow Lin. IWG Global Executive - Asia Representative Etsuko Ogasawara and IMGA CEO Jens V. Holm joined them via video conference, and the IWG Co-Chair, Raewyn Lovett, sent a video message. The Brighton plus Helsinki 2014 Declaration on Women and Sport was issued on the 20^th anniversary of the Brighton Declaration, which was also the occasion of the 6^th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport, during which  a more complete declaration was developed, extending the goal of equality in sport and physical activity from women to society, schools and youth. A total of 28 sports organisations joined this signing ceremony. More info here.

16 November 2020 - With the support of funds from Olympic Solidarity, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and the CTOC Athletes’ Commission held a “Sports Agent Forum” on 29 October after a successful experience last month in the National Sports Training Centre. The CTOC has always focused on building an interactive platform for collaboration between industries and athletes and, in addition to TOP and official partners, potential sponsors and participants in different areas were invited to the Forum. Olympian archer Lei Chien-ying and boxer Lin Yu-ting delivered their viewpoints on sports agents. This forum was jointly supported by sports associations and enterprises. Full details here. In addition, the CTOC has announced that on 22 October, the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) decided to award the 2025 edition of the World Masters Games to Taipei City and New Taipei City. More info here and also here on the IMGA website.

30 October 2020 - The online signing ceremony of a bilateral cooperation agreement between the Chilean Olympic Committee and the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) was held on 29 October in Taipei, with live interaction with the Chilean Olympic Committee from afar. CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin (see photo) and Chilean NOC President Miguel Ángel Mujica Brain signed this agreement, which will strengthen their organisations’ relationship. With this agreement, the CTOC is striving to initiate more sports exchanges and sustain unity within the Olympic family despite the pandemic. More details here.

16 October 2020 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) received the Outstanding Contribution Award (category Sport and Culture) granted to NGOs based in the country. The award represents recognition of the NOC’s efforts in promoting and implementing Olympic education and the Olympic values, gender equality in sport, charity campaigns, and international sports exchanges over the past few decades. Frances Lee, the CTOC Secretary General, received the award during the 20^th anniversary celebration of the Department of NGO International Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (photo above). More info here about the other winners.

05 October 2020 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and its Athletes’ Commission held a “Sports Agent Forum” at the National Sports Training Centre on 26 September. The CTOC invited sports agents, media and sports law experts to share their knowledge and experience. The Forum was aimed at helping athletes gain a better understanding of the work of sports agents. Full details here. Furthermore, “2020 Wonderland – Dapeng Bay Marine Festival" concluded the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC)’s 2020 Olympic Day celebration. This event comprised marine leisure activities and sailing championships. Some 652 competitors not only took part in the Dapeng Bay National Championships organised by the Chinese Taipei Sailing Association, but also relayed the #StayStrong message through the wind. Olympic Day 2020 in Chinese Taipei is an ongoing #StayStrong, #StayActive, #StayHealthy campaign initiated and inspired by the IOC to motivate and support the athletes, and to bring hope and optimism to everyone. More detailed info at www.tpenoc.net.

11 September 2020 - To echo the IOC’s “Stronger Together” campaign, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) has actively cooperated with a local organisation to promote various sports activities. The CTOC worked with the Kinmen city government to host “The 2020 Kinmen Sea Swimming Event – Beach Snatching”. More than 700 swimmers took part and completed the first of this year's open water swimming events in Kinmen. An estimated 1,500 people were on hand to cheer for the swimmers in this annual sea swimming competition. More info here. In addition, the 2020 International Sports Affairs Training Course closed on 30 August with group presentations covering topics on “sustainability”. This year, the CTOC enrolled nearly 140 domestic participants out of 400 applicants, and an additional 125 international participants from 19 NOCs were invited to join the course as well. Full info here.

31 july 2020 - The “Road to the Olympics – Olympic Protocol Seminars” were another highlight of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC)’s 2020 Olympic Day celebrations in Taipei City. The event included a session with the men’s world no.2 badminton player, Olympian Chou Tien-chen, who shared his life experience with an audience taking part both in person and online. During the seminars on 24 June and 4 July, athletes, coaches and sports administrators from various national federations participated in lectures and discussions on Olympic protocol.  More details here. In addition, as part of the 2020 Olympic Day celebrations, the CTOC co-organised the 2020 Taiwan Sport Industry Expo, which started on 17 July and will run until 9 August. The CTOC contributed to a special exhibition to showcase valuable historical Olympic items, torches, mascots and Olympic Games-related collections. Moreover, during the Expo, the CTOC organised two side events: a “Sports Celebrity Meetup Session” on 21 July, with the participation of Olympians who discussed their journey to becoming elite athletes, and the “Tokyo 2020 Chinese Taipei Delegation Uniform Launch Event” on 23 July. More details here.

20 july 2020 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) presented the 2019 IOC Trophy Sport and Sustainable Architecture to the National Taiwan Sport University (NTSU) on 9 July. CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin, presented the trophy to President Ping-Kun Chiu of the NTSU, in recognition of its contribution to sustainable architecture (photo). The ceremony was witnessed by Director-General Chin-Hsiung Kao of the Sports Administration, Ministry of Education, CTOC Vice Presidents and EB members, as well as former NTSU Presidents. More details here. In addition, the CTOC organised the “2020 Workshop for the Leaders of National Sports Federations” on 14 and 15 July. The objective of this workshop was to provide a platform for sports leaders to exchange ideas on their conduct of international sports affairs and good governance. A total of 60 sports leaders attended this workshop. More info here.

10 july 2020 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) organised the annual International Sports Affairs Inheritance Workshop on 19 June and 24 June in the cities of Kaohsiung and Taipei. The workshop aims at passing down the valuable expertise of those with experience of international sports affairs and inspiring the younger generation to get involved in sports affairs, not only domestically but also internationally. The majority of the audience were staff from National Federations, alumni of the International Sports Affairs Training Courses and active members in international sports affairs. Full details here.

29 june 2020 - To celebrate Olympic Day 2020, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) organised a flash event in front of the historical Red House Theatre, in Ximending. The CTOC staff carried out a five-minute workout session. Through this eye-catching flash event, the CTOC successfully raised public awareness about the importance of staying healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Full details here. Furthermore, the CTOC invited international partners from the Australian Office in Taipei and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association to form a dragon boat team, named “Olympic Friendship”, which participated in the Dragon Boat Race, which kicked off the Olympic Day celebration. More info here.

22 may 2020 - In support of the IOC #StayStrong campaign, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) launched a social media event named “挺住(TING JHU)”, to promote sportsmanship to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Meaning “Stay Strong”, “TING JHU” is a cheerful phrase to encourage all of humankind to confront difficulty, both mental and physical, and get through this time of uncertainty. In addition, the CTOC invited 83-year-old Olympian Wu A-Min, who competed in the decathlon at Tokyo 1964, to produce the calligraphy in person, as an encouraging message for the public. Athletes joined the event, including four-time shooting Olympian Lin Yi-Jun and two-time luge Olympian Lian De-An. Full details here.

13 december 2019 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) held its 2019 year-end celebration on 6 December. The event underlined the preparation work for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. In 2019, two pre-Games observation delegation programmes were organised by the CTOC with a clear mission to provide the best support possible for Chinese Taipei athletes next year. Another highlight showcased was the uniform of the Chinese Taipei delegation for the 1^st ANOC World Beach Games and Arafura Games in 2019, together with the promotion materials the NOC has produced and published regarding the conduct of the Olympic Movement. Other highlights mentioned at this year-end wrap-up included the Olympic Day Run, the 9^th edition of the International Sports Affairs Training Course, the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements with five NOCs (Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Greece and Saint Lucia) and the awarding of the “Athena” prize by the International Olympic Academy (IOA). More info at www.tpenoc.net.

14 october 2019 - The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) organised a flag presentation ceremony for the Chinese Taipei delegation at the upcoming ANOC World Beach Games. Deputy Education Minister Teng-Chiao Lin presented the flag to CTOC President and delegation head Hong-Dow Lin. A 60-minute orientation session including doping control guidelines was given to the attendees after the ceremony. Five athletes will be taking part in these Games, which will be held from 12 to 16 October 2019 in Doha (Qatar).  More details here. In addition, the CTOC hosted the Southern Session of the “2019 International Sports Affairs Workshop” at the National Sports Training Centre in Zhuoyin, Kaohsiung, on 27 September. Some 200 participants from the sports industry, government authorities and school faculties took part in this workshop, which focused on Olympic Agenda 2020, good governance in sports organisations and sports law enforcement. The Northern Session of the Workshop was held on 1 October at the Sports Administration Building, Taipei. 

17 september 2019 - The 5^th International Women and Sport Conference organised by Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) was held in Taipei on 10 and 11 September, with around 100 participants. The Conference was on the theme “Women: The Makers of Sustainable Development in Sport”, and covered topics such as women’s empowerment and leadership, health promotion and lifelong learning, and safe sport. CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin; Feng-Chi Chu, Chair of the CTOC Women and Sport Commission; and Chin-Hsung Kao, Director General of Sports Administration, opened the Conference. Among the speakers were Baklai Temengil, IOC Member and Secretary General of the Palau NOC; Fortuna Belrose, President of the St Lucia Olympic Committee; Beng Choo Low, Secretary General of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC); and Susan Moore, deputy representative of the Australian Office Taipei. Furthermore, a bilateral cooperation agreement was signed between the CTOC and the St Lucia Olympic Committee by Presidents Hong-Dow Lin and Fortuna Belrose. This is the 38^th NOC to sign such an agreement with the CTOC. More info at www.tpenoc.net.

09 september 2019 - A bilateral cooperation agreement was signed between the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) last month. CTOC President Hong-Dow Lin and Emmanuel Kolympadis, HOC Secretary General, inked the agreement at the signing ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Che-Hung Lin, Deputy Director General of Sports Administration, Ministry of Education; Isidoros Kouvelos, President of the International Olympic Academy (IOA); Theodora Bakoyannis, a Greek Member of Parliament; and many other guests. This is the 37^th NOC to sign a Bilateral Cooperation Agreement with the CTOC. Furthermore, a ceremony was held to mark the unveiling of the CTOC’s “ATHENA” prize and the grand opening of the 42^nd Session of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Academy (CTOA). During the ceremony, Hong-Dow Lin awarded the Laurel Medal to Isidoros Kouvelos in appreciation for the IOA’s continuous support towards the CTOA. More info atwww.tpenoc.net

08 july 2019 - To celebrate Olympic Day 2019, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) presented a series of Move, Learn and Discover events. In total, more than 1,000 sports enthusiasts took part in the month-long celebration in Taipei City and National Taiwan Sport University. A 3km Olympic Day Fun Run, co-hosted by the CTOC and the Olympian Association, brought together hundreds of participants at the university. Representatives from national federations and sports enthusiasts participated in the Olympic Protocol workshops and in “My Olympic Story” seminars with Olympians who shared their Olympic experience. Participants also had the chance to try archery initiation activities run by Olympians. More info at www.tpenoc.net

13 june 2019 - The President of the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee & the National Olympic Academy, Hong-Dow Lin (right in photo), was awarded the “Athena” prize by the President of the International Olympic Academy (IOA), Isidoros Kouvelos (left in photo), in recognition of the Academy’s dedication and contribution to the promotion of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic values. The award ceremony was held on the Pnyx Hill in Athens on 2 June, in the presence of Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos, IOC President Thomas Bach, Hellenic NOC President Spyros Capralos and IOA Honorary Dean Konstantinos Georgiadis. The Academy is the fifth National Olympic Academy in the world to be awarded this IOA prize. More details on www.tpenoc.net.

19 November 2018 - On 8 November, the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC) and Honduras NOC (COH) signed a Bilateral Cooperation Agreement.  Hong-Dow Lin (r. on photo), CTOC President, and COH Vice-President Ana Joselina Fortin Pineda (l.), on behalf of COH President Salvador Jiménez Caceres, inked the Agreement as the main signatories, as well as Gerardo Alfonso Fajardo Fernandez, President of the Autonomous Sports Confederation of Honduras. The agreement encourages cooperation in areas such as sports exchanges, staff exchanges, medical science, anti-doping and National Olympic Academies. A Sports Exchange Forum was held before the ceremony, which was attended by the Honduras delegation and leading figures from Chinese Taipei sports associations. More details on www.tpenoc.net.