President William Lai (賴清德) is to hold a party for the nation’s delegation to the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday afternoon, to be broadcast live on Youtube.
The Presidential Office today announced it is to host a “Our Heroes! Team Taiwan” Paralympics welcome party at the Presidential Office in Taipei for a meet-and-greet with Lai in a “French-themed celebration.”
The event is to be attended by 90 members of the Paralympic team, including athletes, coaches, relatives, medical teams and international adjudicators.
Photo: Chu Pei-hsiung, Taipei Times
The event is to showcase the delegation’s bravery and dedication, and give thanks for their contributions at this year’s Paralympic Games, Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) told a news conference.
This year’s Paralympics saw Taiwan score its highest medal tally in 20 years, with more resources and media coverage than ever before, Deputy Minister of Education Chang Liao Wan-chien (張廖萬堅) said.
Asked if the Paralympians would feature in a parade as the Olympic delegation did last month, Chang Liao said the Paralympians are to only participate in this year’s Double Ten National Day Parade to avoid wearing them out with too many events.
He thanked all those involved in the training and care of the athletes, as well as overseas and local supporters for their contributions to the team’s success.
He also thanked the media for their reporting and upholding equal rights in this year's Games.
Taiwan’s Paralympic delegation gave an outstanding performance, winning three silver and two bronze medals, Kuo said.
Their performances in table tennis, judo and badminton showcased Taiwan’s talent on the international stage, she added.
The event is to see the team travel by limousine to the Presidential Office, where the armed forces are to perform a ceremony to welcome them, General Assembly of Chinese Culture secretary-general Lee Hou-ching (李厚慶) said.
After meeting with Lai and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), the delegation is to pose for group photographs and partake in a range of activities, including a tote bag-design workshop and an area with personalized illustrations of the athletes, he added.
The event is to also feature a refreshment area fusing local Taiwanese flavors with French delicacies, Lee said.
The event is to be broadcast live on YouTube in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture.
Additional reporting by Chen Yun
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