Chinese Taipei Football Association faces multiple scandals

TAIPEI (TVBS News) — New Power Party Legislator Claire Wang criticized the Chinese Taipei Football Association (CTFA) on Tuesday (Nov. 14) for its lack of progress, unpaid player salaries, and allegations of gender discrimination. These issues have reportedly persisted since the association's appointment in March.

Wang disclosed that since 2021, football players have been owed millions in wages. The Taiwan Women's Football Players Association accused the CTFA of negligence, citing the abrupt cessation of the women's national team's long-term training plans. The group appealed to the Ministry of Education's Sports Administration for accountability.

In reaction, the Sports Administration acknowledged possible misunderstandings in the discussion of these issues. They have urged the CTFA to submit a detailed plan for preparing for international events, such as the 2026 Asian Games, as soon as possible.

Wang suggested that the suspension of the training plans was due to the CTFA's delay in submitting a planning document, not an issue with the National Sports Training Center. She called on the Sports Administration to reassess the CTFA to prevent further harm to the development of football in Taiwan.

The CTFA, currently chaired by Wang Lin-hsiang, faces a debt of over NT$90 million accumulated from previous leadership. This debt includes unpaid player salaries, referee fees, and vendor costs. Chairman Wang has sent a legal notice to former chairman Chiou I-jen for an explanation of these issues.