Taiwanese stand-up paddleboard team wins 2 silver, 3 bronze in Okinawa

Taiwan's national stand-up paddleboard team achieved significant success at the 2026 Japan Okinawa Summer O2Y International SUP Invitational, clinching two silver and three bronze medals. The team demonstrated strong performance against international competitors, earning second place in the SUP Polo team event and third in the Dragon Board team event. These achievements underscore Taiwan's growing competitiveness and presence in the global SUP arena.

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The competition, held on July 4th and 5th, saw athletes from Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain, China, and the UK vie for top honors. Taiwanese athlete Chang Chiao-jou secured a silver medal in the open women's category, while Shih Hsin-kuang and Lu Yu-hsuan earned bronze medals in the Masters Men 50+ and Hydrofoil Open Men's categories, respectively. Their performances highlighted the skill and experience of Taiwan's athletes.

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He added that both sides are keen on elevating ties toward broader horizons to serve common interests and boost security, stability, and development.

The Chinese Taipei Stand-Up Paddleboard Association has been actively promoting international exchange and participation in SUP events across Asia and the world. Through competition, education, and cultural exchange, the association aims to enhance Taiwan's visibility in the international SUP community and cultivate talented athletes. The association plans to continue its efforts to develop the sport in Taiwan and foster deeper international cooperation, creating more opportunities for athletes to compete on the world stage and showcase Taiwan's professionalism and passion for stand-up paddleboarding.

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They hoped that the MoU would lead to opening new horizons for cooperation and cementing communication and coordination between them to achieve their common aspirations for further cooperation and prosperity.