"Taekwondo Goddess" Chen Yi'an has practiced fencing in recent years and will participate in the 2025 World Zhuangyun Fencing Competition

The "2025 Shuangbei World Prime-age Games" jointly organized by Taipei City and New Taipei City Government will be held from 17 to 30, and Chen Yi'an, the "first generation of taekwondo goddess" and Chinese Taipei player Chen Yi'an, who won gold medals in the Olympic taekwondo demonstration tournament in 1988 and 1992, will participate in the World Zhuang'an as a fencer. Chen Yi'an said that being able to compete with the world's masters in her hometown made her both excited and nervous, and hoped that everyone could come in to help her cheer.

"Taekwondo Goddess" Chen Yi'an (first from left) has devoted herself to fencing in recent years and will participate in the fencing event at the World Magnificent Games

According to the Executive Committee of the World Zhuang Games, Chen Yi'an, who is 1.78 meters tall, won gold in the 1988 Seoul Olympics taekwondo bantamweight (47-51 kg) demonstration match at the age of 15, becoming the first female player in the history of the Chinese Taipei team to win the Olympic gold medal; At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, he won the gold medal again.

"Taekwondo Goddess" Chen Yi'an (first from left) has devoted herself to fencing in recent years and will participate in the fencing event at the World Magnificent Games

After retiring from the sport, Chen Yi'an has shown a variety of appearances, from journalist, host, actor, to the creation of a handmade soap brand, in recent years, he has been actively involved in fencing, and is currently practicing at National Taiwan University, following coach Chen Xiuhui to improve his skills. She laughs and says that she is always looking for a new challenge, and this time she is taking on the World Fencing event is an adventure to "leave your comfort zone and start anew".

"Taekwondo Goddess" Chen Yi'an (first from left) has devoted herself to fencing in recent years and will participate in the fencing event at the World Magnificent Games

She said that just like the slogan of the World Zhuangyun "sports without boundaries, life is unlimited", no matter what age through sports, you can find a way to enjoy life, participating in the competition is not only to challenge yourself, but also a good opportunity to communicate with the world's players, whether it is a technical exchange or emotional connection, it is full of motivation, this time is not only a continuation of the enthusiasm for sports, but also a kind of self-motivation, every competition is a learning and growth, I hope everyone can go to the sidelines, cheer for people who love sports.