Republic of China at the 1956 Summer Olympics

The Republic of China (Taiwan) competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia as the Republic of China, Formosa. Athletes from this nation nowadays compete under the name Chinese Taipei (TPE). Twenty competitors, all men, took part in thirteen events in five sports.

Athletics

Track and road events

Field events

Basketball

The Republic of China competed against teams from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Uruguay, and Bulgaria, finishing the games ranked in 11th place.

Squad

• Chen Tsu-Li
• Chien Kok-Ching
• Hoo Cha-Pen
• James Yap
• Lai Lam-Kwong
• Ling Jing-Huan
• Loo Hor-Kuay
• Tong Suet-Fong
• Wang Yih-Jiun
• Willie Chu
• Wu Yet-An
• Yung Pi-Hock

Group Stage

Classification 9-16

Classification 9–12

Boxing

Men's Welterweight

• Lee Shih-Chuan

Shooting

One shooter represented the Republic of China in 1956.

300 m rifle, three positions

• Wu Tao-yan

50 m rifle, three positions

• Wu Tao-yan

50 m rifle, prone

• Wu Tao-yan

Weightlifting

Men's Bantamweight

• Song Re-Nado

Men's Featherweight

• Lim Jose-Ning

Men's Middleweight

• Ko Bu-Beng

Notes

References

External links

• Official Olympic Reports