Taiwanese athletes claim Olympic gold against China, and not everyone was happy about it
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwanese athletes claim Olympic gold against China, and not everyone was happy about it

LA Times  

Taiwan’s Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin stand on the podium after defeating China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang in their men’s doubles gold medal match at the Paris Summer Games on Sunday. Taiwan’s first gold medal Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics promptly reignited the geopolitical fervor over Taiwanese identity and self-determination, even down to the way excited fans were allowed to celebrate. On Sunday, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin from Taiwan won first place in badminton men’s doubles, defeating China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang. Taiwan’s Lee Yang, right, and Wang Chi-Lin celebrate after defeating China’s Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang during their men’s doubles gold medal match at the Paris Summer Games on Sunday.

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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ABC  

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