OLYMPICS/Taiwan team concludes Winter Olympics with Sophia Velicer as flag bearer
02/23/2026 12:12 PM
Taiwanese athletes took part in the 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Italy on Sunday, with cross-country skier Sophia Velicer (余睿) serving as the team's flag bearer.
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