Velicer carries Taiwan’s flag in Olympic closing ceremonyStaff writer, with CNATaiwanese athletes took part in this year's Winter Olympics closing ceremony in Italy yesterday, with cross-country skier Sophia Velicer (余睿) serving as the team's flag bearer. Sophia Velicer, center, leads Taiwan's team at the closing ceremony of this year's Winter Olympics in Italy yesterday. Speaking to reporters, Velicer said she was honored to be the flag bearer and to highlight the hard work of the other team members. It was great to represent Taiwan, she said, encouraging young athletes to pursue sporting opportunities, no matter how crazy or unattainable they might seem. The Taiwan team, competing under the name Chinese Taipei, made other notable achievements, apart from Velicer's standing as Asia's top cross-country skier at the Winter Olympics.

Source: Taipei Times February 23, 2026 04:58 UTC