Republic of China at the 1932 Summer Olympics
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China, as the Republic of China
, competed in the Summer Olympic Games
for the first time at the 1932 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles
, United States
.
, competed for the Republic of China. He competed in the 100 m and 200 m sprints, and also bear the flag of the ROC.
Yu Hsi-Wei , a long-distance runner, was also registered for the Games on 26 June 1932 but was detained by Japanese officials in Manchukuo
and did not attend the Games. He is not listed on the roster in the Official Report.
Republic of China (1912–1949)
In 1911, after over two thousand years of imperial rule, a republic was established in China and the monarchy overthrown by a group of revolutionaries. The Qing Dynasty, having just experienced a century of instability, suffered from both internal rebellion and foreign imperialism...
, competed in the Summer Olympic Games
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
for the first time at the 1932 Summer Olympics
1932 Summer Olympics
The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, was a major world wide multi-athletic event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. No other cities made a bid to host these Olympics. Held during the worldwide Great Depression, many nations...
in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
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, United States
United States
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.
Delegation
The delegation representing the Republic of China at the Games included the following personnel, as listed in the Official Report of the Games; the names in Chinese are given where known.Executive Officers
- C. T. Wang , IOC Member for China, President of the Chinese National Olympic Committee (did not attend)
- Wm. Z. L. Sung , Honorary Secretary General and Acting President of the Chinese NOC, Chef de Mission
- J. C. Shen , Member of the Chinese NOC
- C. M. Tobin , Member of the Chinese NOC
Athletes
Only one athlete, the sprinter Liu ChangchunLiu Changchun
Liu Changchun born 1909 on Ping Island, Jin County, Fengtian, China,died in Dalian, China) was a Chinese athlete.Liu was the first athlete to represent China in competition at an Olympic Games...
, competed for the Republic of China. He competed in the 100 m and 200 m sprints, and also bear the flag of the ROC.
Yu Hsi-Wei , a long-distance runner, was also registered for the Games on 26 June 1932 but was detained by Japanese officials in Manchukuo
Manchukuo
Manchukuo or Manshū-koku was a puppet state in Manchuria and eastern Inner Mongolia, governed under a form of constitutional monarchy. The region was the historical homeland of the Manchus, who founded the Qing Empire in China...
and did not attend the Games. He is not listed on the roster in the Official Report.
Medical
- G. L. Chee, M.D.Doctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
, foreign consultant, medical staff of the Games