Documentary about lron man of asia faces criticism

A new documentary about C.K. Yang, also known as the “Iron Man of Asia,” is now available for free on YouTube. Yang, a Taiwanese decathlete, became a sports icon in the 1960s after winning a silver medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics, making him the first athlete with a Chinese name to achieve such a feat. The documentary, directed by Frank W. Chen, revisits Yang’s incredible journey and his close friendship with U.S. decathlete Rafer Johnson, who narrowly beat him for the gold.

Yang’s story has faded from public memory in Taiwan, but the film aims to bring renewed attention to his legacy as one of Taiwan’s pioneering athletes. The film comes at a time when Taiwan is increasing its focus on sports development.