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Paris activates heatwave plan amid scorching summer
Paris battles a heatwave as temperatures soar to 30 degrees Celsius. Authorities launch a heatwave plan, offering free water and cooling stations, highlighting the city’s lack of air conditioning on public transport. Tourists and locals adapt with hydration strategies as Paris prepares for the Olympics.2024/07/31 12:05 -
Taiwan’s women archers outshoot US, advance to quarterfinals
Discover how Taiwan’s women’s archery team triumphed over the U.S. in the round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals with a 5-1 victory. Read about their next challenge against South Korea.2024/07/28 17:06 -
Olympic Games open with a splash on the Seine
Discover the highlights of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, including the historic outdoor event on the Seine, performances despite the rain, and security concerns due to attacks on French train lines.2024/07/27 10:50 -
Taiwan gymnasts eye Olympic glory at Paris summer games
Taiwan’s gymnastics team coach, Lin Yu-hsin, expressed confidence in the medal prospects of Tang Chia-hung and Olympic silver medalist Lee Chih-kai for the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. The Taiwanese gymnasts recently visited the Accor Arena, the recognized gymnastics venue, and Lin confirmed that the warm-up venue adheres to global standards. Although no Taiwanese athlete has secured qualification yet, Lin believes that Lee’s performance in pommel horse, Tang’s performance in horizontal bar, and Lin Kuan-yi’s performance in rings could earn them a place in the Olympics and potentially podium finishes. The Accor Arena has hosted various sports events since 1984 and underwent recent renovations. Taiwan plans to send six participants, including Lee Chih-kai, Hsiao Yu-jan, Tang Chia-hung, Hung Yuan-hsi, Lin Kuan-yi, and Tseng Wei-sheng. Lin emphasized the importance of sending strong individual contestants focused on health to secure points. Lee Chih-kai and Tang Chia-hung, both recognized for their skilled performances and reputation, are expected to easily qualify due to their prime age.2024/01/17 10:23 -
Lee optimistic despite not advancing to badminton finale
Taiwan’s badminton "golden duo," Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin, will not compete in the season-ending finale, despite their successful season which included a championship win at the Super 750 Japan Open. They also finished as runners-up in the Hylo Open and the 2023 Korea Masters. In addition, they won a bronze medal at the Asian Games, the only medal for Taiwan’s badminton team. Lee and Wang are now focused on a comeback in January 2023, aiming to defend their Olympic title at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.2023/12/07 15:25 -
Premier encourages young athletes ahead of competitions
Premier Chen Chien-jen visited the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung on Monday to cheer on the athletes participating in the upcoming Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games and the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games.2023/07/17 18:21