President Chiang, Premier Sun and other high-ranking officials addressed the crowds. They emphasized that in recognition of the importance of sports, the government has taken steps to encourage their growth.
蔣總統經國先生、行政院孫運璿院長等政府首長，亦前來參加了開幕典禮。林主席在致詞時指出，近年來在政府大力提倡下，我國體育活動已經非常普遍，而體育成績亦年有進步。