Category：Sports

Lee Yang pulls out from Asian Para Games event after badge downgrade

A credential downgrade has prompted Sports Minister Lee Yang to pull out of all official events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan. Lee had initially been issued a badge that referred to him by his official title, Sports Minister. But he was later informed that it would be changed to “Guest.” The incident follows a controversy last month, in which event officials tried to exclude him from another ceremony at the Asian Games. Let’s hear more.

Xavier Chang
Executive Yuan Secretary-General
The Ministry of Sports has lodged a stern protest with the organizers. I hope that ruling and opposition lawmakers, as well as the general public will offer their support to Sports Minister Lee Yang, for looking out for all our athletes on the ground.

Chen Pei-yu
Legislator (DPP)
Could this downgrade open the door for further downgrades down the line? We hope that more international competitions will restore Taiwan’s rightful identity.

Fan Yun
Legislator (DPP)
It’s not the first time that the CCP has tried to obstruct us at sporting events in other countries. We will continue to fight for Taiwan’s right to take part in international competitions with the respect we deserve.

The Ministry of Sports has issued a four-point statement to protest the credential downgrade, and the lack of explanation and consultations. It also lodged a complaint with the Asian Paralympic Committee, urging organizers to keep sports free from external interference. At the incident last month, Lee was heading to the opening ceremony for the athletes’ village when he was blocked from entering the venue. He was ultimately let in, but only after more than one hour of negotiations.

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#taiwan #japan #asiangames #asianparagames #sports

2026-10-19

Lee Hao-yu returns to Taiwan after stellar baseball season in the US

As the youngest Taiwanese player to hit a homerun in Major League Baseball, Lee Hao-yu is back in town to talk about his adventures. The 23 year-old player made his debut in April this year and delivered an incredible performance all season, with 87 hits and 10 home runs, he is making history by breaking many Taiwanese records. Today he attended a press conference with his family present and shared his journey.

Taiwanese professional baseball player, Lee Hao-yu returned to Taiwan during offseason, and immediately attended a press conference to talk about his journey.

Lee Hao-yu
MLB Detroit Tigers player
I got hurt almost immediately after I started playing. After recovering and returning, I did not expect to be called up this early, until I hit my first home run. This year’s been full of surprises.

Earlier this year, Lee made his MLB debut and has already set Taiwanese single-season MLB records for 114 games played, 87 hits, and 10 home runs, with a batting average of 0.263. This year Lee has made history as the youngest Taiwanese player to hit a homerun in the MLB, also fulfilling a long-time dream of his.

Lee Hao-yu
MLB Detroit Tigers player
The first time I watched MLB was the Detroit Tigers, I thought that field was beautiful. I told the person next to me, “One day I’ll play here.” 9 years later, I am really playing baseball on that very field.

Since it was first time playing in the major leagues, Lee revealed that he was driving home to Detroit when he accidentally took a wrong turn and ended up in Canada, where he was taken into customs interrogation.

Lee Hao-yu
MLB Detroit Tigers player
The customs officer searched up my name and said, “Oh, you really are here to play baseball,” and I said, “Why would I lie?” He said, “Wow, not bad. You’ve had two home runs.” I said, “Nope, I’ve had three.”

Given his incredible performance, his family is incredibly proud. Lee’s mother joked about picking up her son at the airport on social media saying, “I’ve come to pick up my gangster son.” Baseball fans were even curious about who runs the Detroit Tigers threads account seeing as the posts have a distinct Taiwanese-style.

Lee Hao-yu
MLB Detroit Tigers player
Can I reveal this? It wouldn’t be fun if I did, it’s better to keep everyone guessing.

Whatever the mystery is, Lee’s baseball career is off to an incredible start. As the rookie continues to grow in the Major Leagues, he will always be supported by Taiwan and its baseball fans.

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#detroittigers #leehaoyu #mlb #baseball #taiwanesebaseball

2026-10-12

37 athletes to represent Taiwan at Dakar Youth Olympic Games

The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics kick off on Oct. 31 in Senegal, marking the first time the Games will be held in Africa. Taiwan is sending 37 athletes to compete in 17 sports, with Sports Minister Lee Yang urging the young competitors to use sports to connect with the world. At Thursday’s flag presentation ceremony, he also reminded the team to put their health and safety first.

Lee Yang
Sports Minister
Something that makes this trip special is that they’re going to Africa! Though everyone got a lot of vaccines, we hope everyone will take care of their health, and that the delegation and all the staff will be safe and healthy. This trip to Africa is a great opportunity to learn about other countries and cultures, to meet athletes from other countries and learn from each other.

Chen Mei-yen
Dakar Youth Olympics Delegation Head
The Youth Olympics are all about exchanges: cultural exchanges, educational exchanges, and making friends. I’m looking forward to bringing our young athletes and coaches together for this opportunity to use sports as a form of diplomacy and as a way to foster international exchange.

The Youth Olympics are open to athletes under the age of 17. Taiwan is sending 37 competitors to battle it out across 17 sports, including archery, athletics, badminton, breaking and 3x3 basketball. At Thursday’s flag presentation ceremony, baseball standout Chang Wen-ting and rising track star Wang Cheng-yu accepted the team flag and NT$200,000 in bonuses for the delegation, symbolizing the athletes’ unity, determination and readiness to represent Taiwan on the world stage.

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#dakar #youtholympics #senegal #taiwan #sports

2026-10-09

Tzuyu surprises Singapore F1 fans at Williams Racing with new music

Tzuyu, Taiwanese member of K-pop girl group TWICE, continues to expand her global presence. Yesterday, she was pictured at the Williams Paddock ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix. Thousands of fans flocked to support her as she was invited to sing the theme song for the team’s collaboration with popular anime, DanDaDan, which she revealed would be released next year.

Tzuyu
Member of TWICE
Hello to all my dear fans, to everyone. This is Tzuyu, I am so excited and so happy to be here with you.

TWICE’s Taiwanese member, Tzuyu addressed her fans in English at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix Williams fanzone. Thousands of fans packed the venue to catch a glimpse of their idol.

Tzuyu
Member of TWICE
This place is so cool and so amazing. And I am so happy to see my fans, and yes, for my fans you have a special place in my heart.

Tzuyu maintained a calm stage presence and revealed that she will release an official theme song for the “Speed Meets Supernatural,” collaboration between Williams Racing and the popular anime “DanDaDan.”

Tzuyu
Member of TWICE
The song is coming out early next year and it will premiere soon, but we really want to surprise you so I can’t say too much. But, I believe you will love this song. So please stay tuned.

Williams F1 official account released behind-the-scenes footage of the event showing Tzuyu, dressed in all black, collaborating with drivers, Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Together they sculpted a character from DanDaDan, Turbo Granny, out of clay. Tzuyu’s surprising collaborations from K-pop to F1 racing and anime, demonstrate her popularity and continuously expand her global reach!

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#williamsracing #tzuyu #twice #kpop #dandadan #sainz #albon #atlassian

2026-10-09

Asian Games high jump gold medalist welcomed back to Taiwan

Taiwan’s high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan got a hero’s welcome after returning to Taiwan with a gold medal from the Asian Games in Nagoya. In addition to his classmates who waited for him at the airport, his mother was also there. It was an emotional reunion after she returned to Taiwan one day earlier after seeing her son achieve victory in Japan. Let’s hear more.

Fu Chao-hsuan
Asian Games Gold Medalist
The rain was only getting heavier and heavier during the warm up, we did one hour before the event. I trained to get used to the conditions, so that I would have a better feel for it during the actual competition. I’m thrilled to have been able to score a gold medal for Taiwan.

Fu Chao-hsuan’s mother
Proud of her son
I’m elated, and so touched that his classmates and his juniors came to welcome him back. I did go to Japan to cheer for him, and I came back yesterday. He deserves the medal so much. Everything came together just right. It was his time. He had a rough patch, and suffered injuries, but he kept it from us. He persisted all on his own.

Fu won the event with a jump of 2.25m, earning Taiwan its first men’s track-and-field Asian Games gold medal in 60 years. His mother saw the historic moment in person in Japan, and was beaming with pride as she spoke about her son’s achievement. Despite his injuries and a difficult slump, Fu managed to secure the top tier of the podium, putting Taiwan’s high jumping talent in the spotlight.

#highjump #athletics #trackandfield #asiangames #taiwan

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2026-09-30

High jumper Fu Chao-hsuan makes history with 2.25m leap

Fu Chao-hsuan, a 23-year-old Taiwanese high jumper, has won gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya. It was a leap 2.25 meters high that will make it into the history books. It wasn’t only the first time for Taiwan to win gold in this event, but also Taiwan’s first gold medal in men’s track-and-field athletics in 60 years. Fu’s gold medal means he’ll be getting a NT$4.5 million reward from the government, which he says will be spent on his parents. Let’s hear more.

Fu Chao-hsuan
Asian Games High Jump Gold Medalist
I feel so honored and happy that a day like this has come, and I am able to represent my team and win this gold medal. I’m also a little moved. I never dared to imagine this before the competition. It’s actually happening right before my eyes, and I find it incredible. My family and friends are watching the competition for the first time. Fortunately, I performed quite well, and thankfully, my mother and family saw my best side. I haven’t thought about the prize money yet. Right now, I’ll probably spend some of it on my parents and then think about how best to use it later.

Standing at 196 cm tall, Fu comes from a family of athletes; his father is also a high jumper, while his mother is a volleyball player. In recent years, he has shone brightly on the international stage, winning silver medals at both the 2023 Chengdu Universiade and the 2025 Summer World University Games in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region. After winning gold at the Asian Games, Fu hopes to continue breaking his personal best: next up is qualifying for the World Athletics Championships.

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#Taiwangold #Taiwanhighjump #highjump #Asiangames #Fuchaohsuan #Taiwansports

2026-09-28

Taiwan takes over Dodgers Stadium as drone show lights up night sky

Taiwan shines once again on an international stage. On Friday night in the US, a stunning drone show unfolded after the Los Angeles Dodgers home game. Various iconic symbols representing Taiwan formed in the night sky, deeply moving Taiwanese fans in attendance. Even local fans excitedly recognized Taiwan.

Classic symbols of Taiwan filled the night sky in the US. The drone light show after the Dodgers home game drew excited gasps from the fans in attendance.

A domestic airline partnered with Dodgers to bring Taiwan to the Dodgers Stadium. Taiwanese fans said that Americans actually recognized Taiwan.

Voice of Justin Su
Sports Tour Guide
Behind me was a group of Americans and they said, “Wow, Taipei 101.” They probably all knew about Taipei 101 because American rock climber, Alex Honnold climbed it, so 101 has visibility.

In fact, every Friday after a Dodgers game, there is a drone show by sponsors, and the outfield grass is opened up for fans to lie on and enjoy the show.

Voice of Justin Su
Sports Tour Guide
I have been to the Dodger Stadium 20 times, and every time before a Dodger game, they sing the American national anthem. Yesterday was special because there was a drone show, and Taiwan suddenly appeared. The Americans in the stadium were excited and they all recognized Taipei. I felt honored.

The airline has been collaborating with the Dodgers since 2023. The video posted online sparked discussion, with many fans clamoring for a Dodgers-themed aircraft to be featured. Baseball fans in the US and Taiwan were delighted to see Taiwan once again shine on the international stage.

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#baseball #dodgers #taiwan #droneshow #sports #mlb

2026-09-21

Political motivation suspected in banner vandalism at Asian Games

A Taiwanese banner put up in Nagoya ahead of the Asian Games has been vandalized, just three days before the event’s opening ceremony. The incident happened on Monday, and it is believed that the act was politically motivated. Words including “Country” and “Taiwan” were scribbled over in black maker.

The incident has drawn much attention from Japanese media. Taiwan’s delegation quickly took down the banner and replaced it with a new one, also installing security cameras at the site. Police were notified and have launched an investigation. The Ministry of Sports has issued a statement saying that it hoped that operations at the sports base would not be affected by “unnecessary interference.” It urged Japanese law enforcement to ensure the safety of Taiwan’s delegation members at the game, and called on all parties to compete on the field, rather than creating confrontation outside.

#sports #china #banner #sportsmanship #asiangames

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2026-09-17

Pitcher left bloodied after getting bludgeoned by speedy line drive

A baseball game suddenly turned bloody on Monday evening, after a speedy line drive came straight back at the pitcher, hitting him square in the face. Rakuten Monkeys pitcher Chuang Hsin-yen, immediately collapsed on the mound, as stunned teammates and medics rushed onto the field to help. The game was forced to stop as Chuang was carried away on a stretcher and rushed to hospital. Thankfully, he later posted a message reassuring worried fans, but doctors found he had suffered multiple serious facial injuries.

The batter smashes the baseball, sending a powerful line drive towards the mound, hitting pitcher Chuang Hsin-yen slap bang in the middle of the face. He collapsed to the floor from the impact.

Teammates and medics rushed over to help. He was quickly loaded on a stretcher and taken to hospital.

- Wang Po-hsuan’s powerful strike got him to first base. But everyone is more concerned if Chuang Hsin-yen is alright.

The incident took place on Monday evening at a CPBL game between the Rakuten Monkeys and the TSG Hawks. Chuang had come in to pitch at the bottom of the 8th inning, and didn’t last long, as he was quickly bludgeoned by Wang’s fast line drive, which gave him no time to dodge it. Even the batter was shocked, and he immediately went to check on his rival.

- Wang Po-hsuan is rushing over to check how Chuang Hsin-yen is doing.

The game was brought to a halt while Chuang was taken away. After the game, many fans flocked to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.

- I’m so sad.
- Were you scared for him?
- Yes! It looked so bad.

Baseball fan
Worried about Chuang
I hope that the sound of our cheers and blessings will reach him.

Team staff
Rakuten Monkeys
- They’re fixing him up.
- They are? Thank you.

At 9 in the evening, Chuang made a post on social media saying, “No need to worry about me, I’m fine.” The batter also posted a story on his Instagram, saying how sorry he was and explaining that he had spoken with Chuang privately. On Tuesday, the Rakuten Monkeys released a statement with more details, saying that Chuang had sustained a facial fracture, lacerations and broken teeth, and was scheduled to undergo surgery that same day. They also conveyed Chuang’s gratitude for all the fans who reached out to him.

#baseball #linedrive #pitcher #batter #rakutenmonkeys

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2026-09-15

President Lai gives NT$300K in bonuses to Asian Games athletes

With the 2026 Asian Games set to kick off on Sept. 19, President Lai Ching-te and Sports Minister Lee Yang travelled down to Kaohsiung, where they met with Taiwan’s 481 athletes before the delegation flies to Nagoya, Japan. In addition to waving both Taiwan’s national flag and the Chinese Taipei Olympic flag, President Lai also presented NT$300,000 in bonuses.

President Lai Ching-te headed down to the Taiwan Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung, where he waved the country’s national flag and Olympic flag for athletes, coaches, and support personnel who’ll soon be leaving for the 2026 Asian Games.

Lai presented an oversized check of NT$300,000 in delegation bonuses to B-girl Yang Jia-li and a pillow-sized good luck charm to badminton player Wang Chi-lin.

During the sports tradition where giant straws were drawn from a tall box, Yang pulled out “believe in yourself” and Wang got “relax and give it all you got,” two phrases meant to wish the athletes the best of luck in their events.

Lai Ching-te
President
Relax, give it all you got, and believe in yourself. If you give it your all, you can surpass your own past records.

The 2026 Asian Games begin on the 19th of this month. Taiwan has 481 athletes competing in 38 events, such as badminton, equestrian sports, and weightlifting. The total delegation has 744 members, including the athletes, coaches, medical staff, and other support personnel.

Wang Chi-lin
Badminton athlete
I’ll be taking the president’s words of encouragement with me, and I hope that I can medal on the court of the Asian Games.

Yang Yung-wei
Judoka
I’ve already got every part of my body into the best shape possible. Now I just hope that when I’m training over in Japan that I can make the best final preparations.

Kuo Hsing-chun
Weightlifter
The competition just so happens to be at the same time as the Mid-Autumn Festival, so I’m just really happy; I’m even thinking if I want to take some mooncakes with me. I hope that for this Asian Games that I can lift somewhere around my record in the recent past.

In addition to Lai, the group of well wishers also included the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee’s President Tsai Chia-fu and Vice President Wang Ching-cheng as well as the Republic of China Sports Federation President Yeh Cheng-yen. With the Asian Games on the horizon, all of Taiwan is hoping these athletes will perform their very best.

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#AsianGames #TeamTaiwan #LaiChing-te #Japan #Nagoya #481athletes #TeamTaiwan

2026-09-08