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Tsai Ing-wen celebrates Taiwan’s Premier12 victory in Canada
Former President Tsai Ing-wen celebrated Taiwan’s Premier12 baseball victory over Japan with expatriates in Canada, praising the team’s unity and spirit.
5小時前
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DPP legislator apologizes for bonus proposal backlash
A Democratic Progressive Party legislator apologized for suggesting a higher bonus for the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association. The proposal faced backlash, with critics calling it emotional blackmail. The legislator clarified his comments, citing excitement from the game, and pledged to fund a live broadcast in Tainan.
5小時前
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Kaohsiung mayor awards NT$700K bonuses to players
Taiwan’s team wins the WBSC Premier 12, sparking celebrations in Kaohsiung. Mayor Chen suggests a day off, and local players receive bonuses. Discover more.
6小時前
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Wang Chien-ming praises Taiwan’s young baseball talent
Taiwan’s baseball team clinched the WBSC Premier12 title, ending Japan’s streak. Former MLB pitcher Wang Chien-ming praised the young players’ achievement.
6小時前
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Air Force assures flare supply for baseball team escort
Taiwan’s Air Force will escort the national baseball team with F-16V jets and flares after their historic win over Japan in the WBSC Premier 12. Despite concerns, the Air Force assures sufficient flare stock for the celebration.
7小時前
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Defense minister confirms fighter jet escort for Team Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense minister announced fighter jets will escort the national baseball team after their Premier12 victory. Celebrations include a parade and reception.
7小時前
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Taiwan president urged to declare holiday for baseball win
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te celebrates the national baseball team’s historic WBSC Premier12 win over Japan. Plans include a hero’s parade and fighter jet escort.
8小時前
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Fighter jets to escort Taiwan’s baseball champions home
Taiwan’s national baseball team wins the Premier12 championship, defeating Japan 4-0. President Lai plans a hero’s parade and fighter jet escort to celebrate.
9小時前
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Lai Ching-te hails Taiwan’s advance to Premier12 Super Round
President Lai Ching-te congratulates Team Taiwan for advancing to the WBSC Premier12 Super Round after a 2-0 win over Cuba. The semifinals start Nov. 21.
2024/11/19 10:22
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Guishan baseball team shuts out Canada 8-0 at Little League
Discover how Taoyuan City Guishan Elementary School Baseball team clinched an 8-0 victory over Canada at the 2024 Little League World Series, marking a significant win for the Asia-Pacific representatives. Learn about the support from New York’s Taipei Economic and Cultural Office and the team’s historic performance in the series.
2024/08/15 13:46
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Taipei Dome adds seats for Asian Baseball Championship final
The Farglory Group has confirmed the addition of 4,700 second-level infield seats at the Taipei Dome for the final game day of the 30th Asian Baseball Championship. The decision to expand the seating capacity was made due to high demand from fans, allowing more supporters to witness the championship in person. With the new seats, the anticipated total attendance for the game is expected to reach nearly 22,000 people. Farglory has expressed its commitment to upgrading the venue and thanked fans for their support. The group also emphasized its responsibility for maintaining the stadium’s facilities and pledged to provide top-notch services in collaboration with the Taipei City Government and the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA). The ongoing 30th Asian Baseball Championship has attracted significant crowds, with the opening game between Taiwan and South Korea teams drawing nearly 17,000 fans. The ongoing appeal for more seats from eager fans has been a major talking point throughout the tournament.
2023/12/07 15:43
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Taipei Dome prevails over critics, declares baseball coach
Taipei Dome proves its resilience during the Asia Baseball Championship, according to veteran baseball coach and legislative candidate Tsai Ming-tang. Despite heavy rains the day before, the indoor game proceeded smoothly, showcasing the Dome as Taiwan’s only international-grade indoor baseball stadium immune to weather disruptions. Tsai praised the venue’s performance and criticized politicians for hindering infrastructure development. He also highlighted the Dome’s potential as a landmark national structure due to its prime location and accessibility. Additionally, Tsai expressed personal pride as five players from his coached team participated in the opening match. He emphasized the importance of grassroots baseball and advocated for the development of idle school properties into baseball fields to benefit more students.
2023/12/04 21:30
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Hou Yu-ih slams former Taipei mayor over Taipei Dome delays
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih celebrates Chinese Taipei Baseball Team’s first victory at the Asia Baseball Championship and criticizes then Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je for the delayed completion of Taipei Dome. Hou highlights the eight-year delay and implies that Ko failed to effectively resolve the issues surrounding the project. Comparing Ko to current Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, Hou praises Chiang’s determination and ability to govern the city, emphasizing his achievements in dealing with the Taipei Dome conundrum within a year of taking office.
2023/12/04 19:52
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Taipei Dome’s first Asian Baseball Game ends in swift exit
The Taipei Dome hosted the opening game of the Asian Baseball Championship, with a crowd of 16,647 fans witnessing the inaugural international event. Taipei Metro efficiently evacuated spectators within 25 minutes after the game. The "Taiwan vs. Korea" showdown resulted in a 4-0 victory for Taiwan, generating excitement from the stands. Taipei Metro increased train frequency to every 2.5 minutes at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station to accommodate the large audience. KMT Taipei City Councilor Wang Hsin-i praised the smooth evacuation process. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected traffic conditions after the game. This successful event at the Taipei Dome and the efficient collaboration of transportation services set a positive precedent for future large-scale international sporting events in the city.
2023/12/04 19:50
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Taipei Dome eyes 40,000 fans amid Asian baseball event
The Taipei Dome in Taiwan is gradually increasing its attendance for safety reasons, aiming to complete a full capacity test of 40,000 spectators within the next year. The 30th BFA Asian Baseball Championship recently opened its doors to 17,000 people at the Dome. To ensure the safe evacuation of these fans, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an detailed plans to increase the frequency of Taipei MRT trains, with the aim of completing the evacuation in 35 to 40 minutes. Chiang also mentioned that the arrival of Japan’s professional baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants, next year could potentially accommodate 40,000 fans, depending on the professional assessment of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA) and the Farglory Group. The city government is committed to assisting and gradually increasing the number of spectators in a safe manner. The 2023 Asian Championship, featuring a highly anticipated Taiwan vs. South Korea showdown, is the first international event at the Dome since its completion, and tickets for the event sold out instantly, with 17,000 snapped up in seconds.
2023/12/04 19:45
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Sadaharu Oh roots for Taiwan in Asia Baseball Championship
Sadaharu Oh, Taiwanese-Japanese baseball legend, expressed his wish for the Taiwan team to triumph over South Korea in the Asian Baseball Championship. He hopes that in three years, Japan and Taiwan will join forces in the World Baseball Classic finals. Oh praised the Taipei Dome’s facilities and believes that players competing in such an exceptional environment will feel more confident, enhancing their ability to bring glory to their country and Asia. Reflecting on his own experiences in the Tokyo Dome, Oh emphasized the importance of a great setting in nurturing heroes and predicted that the presence of the Taipei Dome will improve the future of Taiwanese baseball.
2023/12/02 17:21