Chinese Taipei
Land: 3,600km2 Population: 21,871,000
SPORT IN THE COUNTRY
1. TRADITIONAL SPORT AND GAMES
Folk Dancing, Dragon Boat Racing, Rope Jumping, Diabolo Spinning, Tai Chi Chuan, Wushu, Games of Ball Striking, Shuttlecock Kicking, Kite Flying, Dragon and Lion Dance
2. POPULAR PARTICIPATION SPORT
Walking, Bike Riding, Basketball, Jogging, Mountain Hiking
3. POPULAR SPECTATOR SPORT
Baseball, Basketball
4. SPORT LEGISLATION
National Sports Law (1929)
5. SPORT INFORMATION CENTER
NA
6. SPORT PARTICIPATION SURVEY
National Council on Physical Fitness and Sports conducted "Survey on Sport Participation in Taiwan" taking sample from 15,361in 1999. The result indicates that 91.61% (engagement in sport), 8.39% (no engagement in sport), 24.82% (exercise regularly), 73.62% (exercise once in a while)Among those who exercise, 51.41% of them work out once or twice a week. The second largest percentage is those who work out 3-4 times a week. (This survey is available in Chinese on
http://163.29.141.191/spo/publish/plan/plan_01.htm)
7. NUMBER OF SPORT CLUB
NA
8. FITNESS TESTING PROGRAM
"Student Physical Fitness Passport" conducted by Ministry of Education.
This project, beginning in March 2001, is targeted on students from 4th grade to senior high, which encourages students to work out regularly and keeps track of their physical fitness condition.
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee (CTOC)
Address:20, Chu-Lun Street, Taipei 104
Tel: (886)2.2752,1442〜3 Fax: (886)2.2777.3803
e-mail: olym001@ms5.hinet.net
1. FOUNDED YEAR
April, 1922
2. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Dr. Thomas Ta-Chou Huang
Title: President
Occupation: Chairman of Hua-Hsia Investment Holding Co., Ltd.
3. NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Non-governmental organization
4. OBJECTIVES AND MISSIONS
The objective of the CTOC concerning Sport for All movement are set out in its Constitution Article 3, which states that the general objectives of the CTOC are to promote Sport for All, to develop Olympic spirit, and to strengthen the friendly relationship between this Committee and the IOC as well we sport organizations both at home and abroad. Besides placing great emphasis on developing elite sports with a view to pursuit of excellence and athletes' own and national glory in the international sports competitions, the CTOC has been placing equal emphasis on Sport for All in its health and physical fitness .
5. NUMBER OF STAFF
Full-time staff: 31 Part-time staff: 2
Others: 1
6. ANNUAL BUDGET
Approx. US$1,431,000 (2000)
Approx. US$3,267,000 (2001)
7. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Olympic Day Run (annually)
Olympic Runs (regularly)
Kenting Long Distance Sea Swimming (annually)
8. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE TARGET GROUPS
1) School children (Age 6 to 12) :
"Student Physical Fitness Passport Project" to encourage students (4th grader to senior high) to work out on a regular basis and to improve their physical fitness
2) Adolescents (Age 13 to 16) :
"Student Physical Fitness Passport Project" to encourage students (4th grader to senior high) to work out on a regular basis and to improve their physical fitness; Developing sport events with junior and senior high schools; Sending delegation to Bulgaria "Olympic Hope Games" in May 2001 .
3) Adult women :
Publication of "Olympic Quarterly" to arouse women's interest to participate in Sport for All activities and entourages the civilian organizations to organize more sporting activities for women.
4) Employees at work-sites :
Working with companies and factories to develop sporting and physical activities programs and encourage their employees to take part in them.
5) General people in the community :
Physical activities such as practicing Tai Chi Chuan, jogging, arms-swinging, groupdancing, badminton, throw flying discs, etc.
6) Aged people :
Planning to recruit some voluntary coaches to teach them how to play woodball or Tai Chi Chuan to change their traditional sedentary lifestyles.
7) People with disabilities :
Giving the Chinese Taipei Sports Federation for the disabled with morale and material support.
9. LEADERSHIP TRAlNlNG AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
NA
10. NATIONAL PARTNERS
National Council on Physical Fitness and
Sports (NCPFS)
11. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
IOC, OCA, ANOC. ASFAA, TAFISA, APOSA
12. PRESENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
NA
Chinese Taipei Community Sport for All Association
Address: N0.9-1, Lane 236, Sec.5, Rooselent Road, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC
Tel: (886)2.2935.0698 Fax: (886)2.2931.0886
e-mail: cflin120@ms35.hinet.net
1. FOUNDED YEAR
August, 1999
2. OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Chin-Fu Lin
Title: Chairman
Occupation : Businessman
3. NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Non-governmental organization
4. OBJECTIVES AND MISSIONS
To urge the non-competitive physical activities in communities and popularized competitive sports.
5. NUMBER OF STAFF
Full-time staff: 2 Part-time staff: 3
Others: Volunteers
6. ANNUAL BUDGET
Approx. US$ 60,000 (2000)
Approx. US$ 200,000 (2001)
7. SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Sport for All Festival
8. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE TARGET GROUPS
1) School children(Age 6 to 12), Adolescents(Age 13 to 16) :
Education Affairs, National Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
2) General people in the community, Aged people :
Chinese Taipei Community Sport for All Association.
3) People with disabilities :
Chinese Taipei Community Sport for All Association
9. LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Community Sport for All Promotion Service Volunteer
Type: Country
Level: City, Country, Community
10. NATIONAL PARTNERS
CTOC, R.O.C. Sports Federation, Chinese Taipei Gateball Association, Chinese Taipei Taijiquan Federation, Chinese Flok Dance Association, Chinese Taipei Yuan Za Dance Association, Chinese Taipei Aura Qigong Association
11. AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
ASFAA, TAFISA
12. PRESENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
NA
