Taiwan Taekwondo Athlete Takes Gold in Dakar Youth Olympic Games

Taiwanese up-and-coming taekwondo star Cheng Po-yu has bagged his country a gold medal at 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics. Cheng defeated his opponent from Uzebekistan 6 to 4 after a hard fought match in the men's 55kg division. The win brings Taiwan's medal haul so far to eight — two gold, three silver and three bronze.