PARIS (TVBS News) — Taiwan's table tennis prodigy Chen Po-yen (陳柏諺) clinched a silver medal in the TT11 men's singles event at the Paralympics on Thursday (Paris local time).
Chen, only 17 years old, showcased remarkable skill despite losing to South Korea's Kim Gi-tae in the gold medal match.
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) commended Chen's performance, noting that he exhibited abilities beyond his years. Cho expressed hope that Chen would continue to shine and achieve greater heights.
Cho also highlighted Chen's impressive track record. In 2023, Chen made his debut at the Asian Para Games (亞洲帕拉運動會), where he won the men's singles gold medal.
This year, Chen faced former Paralympic and World Championship medalists from Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea in Paris, demonstrating his unwavering determination and skill.
Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun (鄭麗君) also praised Chen's debut at the Paralympics, noting his composed and tenacious performance throughout the competition. Cheng lauded Chen for his outstanding achievement in securing a silver medal.