For Taiwanese fans, Paris Olympics not just an athletic competition
Voice of America
Supporters of Taiwan's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin celebrate with the Olympic flag of Taiwan outside the Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on Aug. 4, 2024, after they won the gold medals in men's doubles badminton during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Taiwan's gold medallists Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin celebrate with their medals on the podium at the men's doubles badminton medal ceremony during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris, Aug. 4, 2024. Taiwan's Lee Yang celebrates with supporters in the audience as he exits the court after winning the men's doubles badminton final match against China during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Porte de la Chapelle Arena in Paris on Aug. 4, 2024.
Taiwan’s presence at the Paris Olympics isn’t all about the medals its athletes have racked up in badminton, skeet shooting, gymnastics and boxing. The sight of security guards and other spectators snatching signs and items away from Taiwanese fans is also grabbing global attention.
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