Taiwan has acceded to the International Olympic Committee’s demands to have delegations take part in the Beijing Winter Olympics ceremonies, following “several notices” over the country’s withdrawal from the ceremonies, its Olympic Committee said on Monday. Taiwan had previously said that its 15-member athletic delegation, which includes athletes and coaches, will not be attending the opening ceremony of the Games due to delayed flights and COVID-19 prevention measures. Because Taiwan’s team is small—with only four athletes competing—athletes and team officials will return home after completing their events, skipping the closing ceremony as well, the Sports Ministry said Saturday. Taiwan had received “several notices” from the International Olympic Committee “requiring all delegations to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to cooperate in sending personnel to attend the opening and closing ceremonies,” Taiwan’s Olympic Committee said. After consulting with the Sports Ministry, the Taiwanese government decided to make changes to its plan and …
Taiwan Changes Decision to Participate in Beijing Olympics Ceremonies After Getting ‘Several Notices’
February 1, 2022
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