Chinese Taipei at the 2009 East Asian Games | |
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IOC code | TPE |
NOC | Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee |
in Hong Kong | |
Flag bearer | Hung Kun Yi |
Medals Ranked 5th |
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East Asian Games appearances | |
Chinese Taipei competed in the 2009 East Asian Games in Hong Kong from December 5, 2009 to December 13, 2009. Chinese Taipei finished fifth on the medal table with 8 gold medals. [1]
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