In the year since this announcement was made 21 records have been broken. During his speech, President Chiang noted that this year's Games drew many athletes exhibiting liveliness, optimism, and a fine competitive spirit. These are assets to the country on the athletic field as well as off, he said. Premier Sun told the competitors that the government is very encouraged by this year's achievements in sports.
孫院長加強蔣總統經國先生在致詞中所說的，他表示，政府所列中正獎金的預算不成問題，希望選手們多多打破記錄，多得體育獎金，最好打破明年獎金預算的記錄。