A True Practitioner of Social Contribution Words from Taiwanese Weightlifter Fang Wan-Ling ⎯
“I will not let down those who believe in me.
Sweat and pain are the commitment I make to my dreams.” 

In 2022, I made the decision to give all my efforts to set foot again on the path of hardship toward the Olympic Games. I knew from the start that this would not be an easy journey. But for the realization of my dream, no matter how painful or exhausting it would be, I was willing to endure it. Weightlifting is an incredibly demanding sport and it tests not only the limits of the body but also the strength of one’s will. Over the past two years, I’ve gone through countless training sessions, injuries, and emotional lows. There were times when I questioned whether I could continue. But every time, I reminded myself: “I cannot give up on my dream.” Looking back, I certainly know that I didn’t make it here on my own. Along the way, I’ve met many people who have helped and supported me in different ways, allowing me to keep going even in the most difficult times. I am especially grateful to WT that their support allowed me to train without distraction and to fully focus on improving myself in pursuit of the Olympic championship. They not only provided practical support but also offered me powerful encouragement that helped me believe in myself. Weightlifting is not just about physical strength. It requires skills, stability, mental quality, and a harmonious balance between body and mind. Every day, I begin with physical training. Each movement in weightlifting must be exact. Every lift must breaking through previous limits. Over the past two years, I’ve collapsed under the barbell more times than I can count. My palms have developed thick calluses from training. Body aches have become part of my daily life. The muscles pains never really goes away. But I know these hardships are the price of chasing a dream. Only by enduring them can I reach a higher stage. Beyond the physical training, injuries and psychological quality have been the challenges. Once, a minor mistake during practice led to muscle strains in both arms, significantly affecting my training schedule. I then fell into a slump and feared I might not regain peak condition. Fortunately, I had a professional team around me, including my coach, physical therapist, and nutritionist, all constantly encouraging me, adjusting my training plan, and helping me continue to improve even while injured. This experience taught me that an athlete’s progress is never achieved alone. It’s the result of a team’s shared efforts. In addition to physical testing, mental pressure is equally challenging. The nervousness prior to the contest, the anxiety of hitting a bottleneck during trainings, and the weight of external expectations were all hurdles I had to overcome. I am lucky to have family, friends, and countless supporters quietly standing behind me. Whenever I felt like giving up, their faith in me gave me the strength to rise again. Their trust and support have become my greatest motivation to persistently keep going. On this journey in pursuit of my dream, I’ve learned to be grateful. I thank my coach, whose strict guidance helps me achieve my best performance. I thank my team, who fine-tune my condition and help me break through limits. I thank my family and friends, who provide warm comfort during my down moments. And most importantly, I thank WT. Without their support, I would not be standing here, moving forward toward my Olympic dream. These two years of effort weren’t to prove myself, but to honor all those who believe in me. Every drop of sweat, every moment of pain is the commitment I make to my dream. The Olympic stage is not just an arena for competition and it is a place where I can give back to everyone who has supported me. With deep gratitude, I will continue striving, lifting heavier weights and reaching higher goals for myself, for my team, and for everyone who believes in me. 

Coach A-Reng’s words ⎯ The next step toward the Olympic stage – 2026 Nagoya Asian Games



Athlete Fang Wan-Ling previously achieved an impressive 4th place finish in the Women’s 49kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, following the event, she was sidelined for nearly ten months due to injuries, which unfortunately led to the loss of her eligibility for the national team’s elite “Gold Medal Project”. To secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Wan-Ling was required to accumulate points from seven qualifying competitions. Without access to full national support, she had to self-fund three of these events. Thanks to the tireless efforts of her management team at GATE Sports Agency, who found WT, whose support gave us the opportunity to pursue Olympic qualification of 2024 Paris Olympic. Over the past two years, Wan-Ling participated in numerous international competitions at her own expense from Cuba and Qatar in 2023 to the Weightlifting World Cup in Thailand in April 2024. There, in Phuket, she recorded a snatch of 84kg, a clean & jerk of 108kg, and a total of 192kg, securing a world ranking of 9th place and officially earning her ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
We are deeply grateful to WT for their continued support, otherwise Wan-Ling would not have had the opportunity to compete at the Olympic level. During the pre-Olympic training camp, she even reached a new personal record of 198kg in total, positioning her as a strong contender for a spot on the podium. Unfortunately, an injury occurred during training affected her performance during the actual competition. Still, she had done her very best. Seeing Wan-Ling performed as she did fills me with immense pride. Her final result showed just how close we came to the podium. We now set our goal for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, with full hope and confidence that she can rise even higher and achieve a medal-champion.
In closing, I would like to thank all our supporters, especially WT, GATE Sports Agency, and all of Wan-Ling’s family and friends, for your love, encouragement, and unwavering belief. Thank you.

[Key Moments, Driving Force] ⎯ WT × Fang Wan-Ling – Cheering station for the 2024 Paris Olympics 
In 2024, as WT launched its global expansion strategy, sponsored weightlifter Fang Wan-Ling steadily secured her qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, earning her place on the world stage. On July 11, 2024, together with her coach A-Reng, Fang visited the WT Headquarters. WT employees gathered to show their support and encouragement for Fang Wan-Ling. During the event, WT Co-Founder and Vice President Kerry Hsu presented her with a symbolic “Victory Ribbon” to mark the occasion.
Employees wrote heartfelt messages of encouragement and contributed to a “Love Jar for the Olympics”, filled with collective hopes and blessings to accompany Fang Wan-Ling on her Olympic journey.

In 2024, as WT launched its global expansion strategy, sponsored weightlifter Fang Wan-Ling steadily secured her qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, earning her place on the world stage. On July 11, 2024, together with her coach A-Reng, Fang visited the WT Headquarters. WT employees gathered to show their support and encouragement for Fang Wan-Ling. During the event, WT Co-Founder and Vice President Kerry Hsu presented her with a symbolic “Victory Ribbon” to mark the occasion.