Chinese Taipei at Asian Games 2026: Squads, Stars & Medal Watch
With 482 athletes across 34 sports heading to Aichi-Nagoya, here’s everything confirmed so far about Chinese Taipei’s 2026 squads, sport by sport.
Chinese Taipei’s Asian Games Track Record
Chinese Taipei improved from 7th to 6th between 2018 and 2023, with total medals holding flat at 67 even as its gold count rose from 17 to 19.
| Edition | Rank | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Jakarta-Palembang | 7th | 17 | 19 | 31 | 67 |
| 2022/23 Hangzhou | 6th | 19 | 20 | 28 | 67 |
Source: Chinese Taipei at the 2018 Asian Games and Chinese Taipei at the 2022 Asian Games, Wikipedia.
Chinese Taipei’s Strongest Sports
Badminton, taekwondo, weightlifting, archery, judo, boxing, table tennis, karate, tennis, canoeing, and artistic gymnastics have been Chinese Taipei’s most consistent medal producers historically. Esports has also become a major delegation presence — with 33 athletes across 7 titles, it’s now the team’s second-largest contingent after athletics (37 athletes).
Chinese Taipei’s Official Squads by Sport
Chinese Taipei’s federations and national media have named athletes across a wide range of sports for 2026. Note: most named athletes below come from Chinese-language sources, so English romanizations are best-effort transliterations and may not match official spellings.
Confirmed via official federation/media sources
| Sport | Key Named Athletes | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball (Men’s & Women’s) | Full 12-player rosters named for both teams, including Chen Ying-jun, Lin Ting-chien and Liu Zheng (men); Peng Shih-ching and Lin Yu-ting (women) | Confirmed |
| Esports (7 titles) | Full rosters named across League of Legends, PUBG Mobile, Pokemon Unite, Identity V, Naraka: Bladepoint, fighting games, and Puyo Puyo | Confirmed |
| Taekwondo (Women’s) | Wang Chieh-ling, Chang Jui-en, Liu Yu-yun, Lin Wei-chun — quota secured via 2026 Asian Championships | Confirmed |
| Boxing | Lin Yu-ting (2024 Olympic champion), Chen Nian-qin, Huang Xiao-wen | Confirmed |
| Weightlifting | Kuo Hsing-chun | Confirmed |
| Badminton | Chou Tien-chen (5th Games), Wang Chi-lin, Lin Chun-yi, Ye Hong-wei & Zhan You-zhen | Confirmed |
| Judo | Yang Yung-wei (Tokyo Olympic silver medalist) | Confirmed |
| Gymnastics | Lee Chih-kai, Tang Chia-hung | Confirmed |
| Shooting | Lin Yi-chun (8th Games appearance, age 45), Yang Kun-po, Li Meng-yuan | Confirmed |
| Canoeing | Lai Kuan-chieh, Chang Chu-han | Confirmed |
| Swimming | Wang Kuan-hung (2024 Olympic butterfly medalist) | Confirmed |
| Golf | Tseng Ya-ni, returning to the national team | Confirmed |
| Table Tennis | Lin Yun-ju, Cheng I-ching | Confirmed |
| Fencing | Chen Yi-tung, Lee Rang | Confirmed |
| Baseball | Overseas pros named as prospective squad members, including MLB/NPB-contracted players — availability uncertain due to season overlap (see below) | Confirmed |
Reported but not yet formally finalized
| Sport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Taekwondo (Men’s) | Women’s team locked its quota; men’s weight classes still awaiting organizer confirmation as of the latest reporting. |
| Baseball | MLB/NPB pros named as prospective members, but their release for the Games is uncertain since the 2026 pro season overlaps the Games window. |
| Karate | A federation training/preparation plan for the Games exists, but individual athlete selections have not been published yet. |
Team confirmed, no roster yet / not found
| Sports |
|---|
| Archery, Wushu, Softball, Tennis, Sepaktakraw, Wrestling, Cycling, Sailing, Rowing, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Triathlon |
Storylines to Watch
Lin Yu-ting’s return: the Paris 2024 Olympic boxing champion, at the center of a high-profile eligibility controversy in 2024, is confirmed on the 2026 roster and will likely draw major attention again.
Can Taipei match its Hangzhou gold count? With roller sports, Go, and bridge dropped from the Aichi-Nagoya programme, Chinese Taipei will need its core sports — badminton, boxing, judo, taekwondo, weightlifting — to overperform just to match 2023’s 19 golds.
Esports’ rapid rise: now the delegation’s second-largest contingent by athlete count, reflecting a broader shift in how Chinese Taipei builds its Asian Games teams.
Veteran comebacks: Chou Tien-chen at his 5th Games, Lin Yi-chun at her 8th at age 45, and Tseng Ya-ni returning to golf after an absence all make for strong legacy storylines.