It was late in the evening in Taiwan. Parth Singh was winding down after a long tiring day, savoring his meal in the quiet comfort of his dorm room, books scattered as he prepared for an exam the next morning. Life had returned to normalcy after a quick five-day trip to India. But little did Parth know that people in India were still talking about his nationality status and his performance. Parth, listed as a Chinese Taipei athlete on the World Athletics website, represented Jharkhand at the Under-20 Junior National Championships in Bhubaneswar. “I have competed in India twice before, but this year, I won two gold medals and the Best U20 Athlete award. People only really notice you when you shine bright,” Parth, who has been living in Taiwan since the age of six, told The Bridge from Taiwan. Addressing the confusion about his nationality, Parth said the family has strong Indian roots. “I’m still an Indian. I don’t have a Taipei passport. Even if I love this place, I cannot really abandon my …