Republic of China at the 1972 Summer Olympics
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The Republic of China (Taiwan) competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich for the last time as the "Republic of China". The ROC would not return to the Olympics until 1984 and under the name "Chinese Taipei" due to objections by the People's Republic of China over the political status of Taiwan.
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Republic of China at the 1972 Summer Olympics | |
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IOC code | ROC |
NOC | Republic of China Olympic Committee[lower-alpha 1] |
in Munich | |
Competitors | 21 (15 men, 6 women) in 10 sports |
Flag bearer | Chi Cheng |
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Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
China (1952–) Chinese Taipei (1956–) |
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The PRC, amid the height of the Cultural Revolution, boycotted the Olympics due to the ROC participation under the name "Republic of China". 21 competitors, 15 men and 6 women, took part in 41 events in 10 sports.[1]