115 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games Opens; Premier Cho Jung-tai Highlights 3 Key Significances
The 115 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games opened today, with Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasizing three significant points: bringing the torch from the Arctic to illuminate Taiwan, the establishment of the Ministry of Sports, and wishing athletes success in the Games and upcoming Asian Games.
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Taoyuan, May 2nd (CNA) – The 115 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games opened today. Premier Cho Jung-tai, attending the event, stated that the Games hold three special indicative meanings: bringing the sacred flame from the Arctic to illuminate Taiwan, the establishment of the Ministry of Sports, and wishing athletes excellent results in the Games and the upcoming Asian Games.
The 115 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, hosted by the Ministry of Sports and organized by National Central University, opened today. This year's Games are centered on the core spirit of "Fearless, Sustainable" and mark the first time the sacred flame has been ignited from the Arctic, symbolizing a return to the roots of Taiwanese culture from the Earth's polar regions.
Premier Cho Jung-tai, speaking at the opening ceremony at National Central University this evening, stated that the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games represent the highest sporting platform for every athlete and college student present. Over 9,000 athletes have gathered this year to demonstrate their best abilities.
Cho Jung-tai explained that this year's Games have three special indicative meanings. The first is that National Central University President Hsiao Shu-san led all executive committee members and organizing units to the Arctic to retrieve the sacred flame and illuminate Taiwan, proving that Taiwan is opening its arms to welcome the world and demonstrating its determination to engage with the world. "This is our confidence."
Cho Jung-tai added that daring to dream and daring to challenge embody the spirit of fearlessness, while sustainability means that today's competition not only pursues immediate glory but also relates to various important indicators such as the lives of citizens, national health, and the sustainable development of social education.
Cho Jung-tai said the second point is the Ministry of Sports, officially established on September 9th last year, which borrowed talents from the sports world, bringing in gold medalist Minister Li Yang. Although Li Yang came from academia, serving as a minister from his teaching position means that the Republic of China will not lose a professor who guides students' progress but will gain a minister who brightens the golden signboard of the nation's sports and athletic world.
Cho Jung-tai stated that the third point is that many of the athletes present today will participate in the upcoming Nagoya Asian Games. He hopes that everyone will enjoy the competitions starting today and at the Asian Games, showcase their best selves, achieve their best results, and bring home gold and silver medals to strengthen the nation. This is a common aspiration of the people. (Editors: Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
The 115 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, hosted by the Ministry of Sports and organized by National Central University, opened today. This year's Games are centered on the core spirit of "Fearless, Sustainable" and mark the first time the sacred flame has been ignited from the Arctic, symbolizing a return to the roots of Taiwanese culture from the Earth's polar regions.
Premier Cho Jung-tai, speaking at the opening ceremony at National Central University this evening, stated that the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games represent the highest sporting platform for every athlete and college student present. Over 9,000 athletes have gathered this year to demonstrate their best abilities.
Cho Jung-tai explained that this year's Games have three special indicative meanings. The first is that National Central University President Hsiao Shu-san led all executive committee members and organizing units to the Arctic to retrieve the sacred flame and illuminate Taiwan, proving that Taiwan is opening its arms to welcome the world and demonstrating its determination to engage with the world. "This is our confidence."
Cho Jung-tai added that daring to dream and daring to challenge embody the spirit of fearlessness, while sustainability means that today's competition not only pursues immediate glory but also relates to various important indicators such as the lives of citizens, national health, and the sustainable development of social education.
Cho Jung-tai said the second point is the Ministry of Sports, officially established on September 9th last year, which borrowed talents from the sports world, bringing in gold medalist Minister Li Yang. Although Li Yang came from academia, serving as a minister from his teaching position means that the Republic of China will not lose a professor who guides students' progress but will gain a minister who brightens the golden signboard of the nation's sports and athletic world.
Cho Jung-tai stated that the third point is that many of the athletes present today will participate in the upcoming Nagoya Asian Games. He hopes that everyone will enjoy the competitions starting today and at the Asian Games, showcase their best selves, achieve their best results, and bring home gold and silver medals to strengthen the nation. This is a common aspiration of the people. (Editors: Chang Ming-kun) 1150502