Game On Taiwan – A New Chapter | TaiwanPlus News

Game On Taiwan – A New Chapter | TaiwanPlus News

the countdown is on The CPBL season opener is just around the corner and excitement is building in baseball Badminton player Leia makes history at the All England Open Show Otani’s words spark excitement in Taiwan And baseball legend Chun Yin bids an emotional farewell Get ready Game on Taiwan starts now [Music] [Applause] Hello and welcome to Game On Taiwan Let’s start with some fantastic news from the badminton court Litia how has become the second Taiwanese men singles player to reach the finals in the all England Open badminton championships In the semi-finals Lee faced a tough battle against Alex Lanier of France grinding through three sets over 69 minutes With scores of 1921 2114 and 2117 he secured his spot in the final joining Chian Chun as one of Taiwan’s few players to reach this stage In the final Lee faced world number one Shi but fell short in the title match Still his strong performance at the tournament marks another milestone for Taiwanese [Music] badminton The CPBL’s official slogan for the 2025 season has been unveiled new chapter This marks a fresh start for Taiwanese baseball following the national team’s Premier 12 championship victory and the league and its six teams are focused on growth and new challenges This year’s season opening celebrations took place in Kyong where fans and players gathered for the CPBL season opening reunion banquet with a 100 tables set up The events brought everyone together to welcome the new season [Music] Uh GG The countdown to opening day is almost over Here’s what to expect for the first weekend of the season for E71 In the MLB Tokyo Series the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs faced off in an unforgettable overseas opening game at the Tokyo Dome Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Shoi Otani saying Otani has become a figure who truly represents Japan on his own The Otani phenomenon continues to captivate baseball fans around the world And Otani’s incredible success both as a pitcher and hitter making him a true global icon Shoi Otani not only stole the spotlight but also gave fans something to dream about when asked about the possibility of MLB games in Taiwan Could we see Otani and the Dodgers in Taiwan soon fans are already buzzing with excitement [Applause] [Music] Anthony New [Music] [Music] York Witness an emotional farewell for Chun Ying The Taiwanese baseball legend returned to the Vantelind Dome Negoya where his professional baseball journey began with the Chunichi Dragons 21 years ago to officially retire Holding back tears Chun delivered his final pitch in a ceremonial first pitch retirement ceremony At 39 Chun’s career spanned both Nepon professional baseball and Major League Baseball But in recent years injuries took their toll on his body On February 26th he announced his retirement on social media His journey began with the Chunichi Dragons in 2004 And on March 16th 2025 he stepped onto the mound at the Nagoya Dome once more bringing his career full circle Chun Yin arrived at the dome a day before his ceremonial first pitch ceremony to retrace the footsteps of his early career He visited the team dormatory where he once lived walked through the practice facilities where he honed his craft and took a quiet moment on the field that shaped his journey It was a nostalgic trip down memory lane reflecting on the years that transformed him from a young prospect into an accomplished pitcher She can’t be inside On the day of Chin’s retirement ceremony a tribute video played on the big screen as fans erupted in applause Wearing his old number 21 jersey Chenu Yin slowly walked to the mound savoring the moment With a bittersweet smile he delivered a 95 km per hour pitch His final throw in the place that defined his career Let’s take a break And later we’ll check out the CPBL exhibition game action with the season opener just around the corner Stay tuned for all the thrilling moments heading your way [Music] [Applause] Welcome back to Game On Taiwan After what can only be described as the most exciting baseball off season in Taiwan with the national team clinching the World Championship at the WBSC Premier 12 and securing a spot in the 2026 World Baseball Classic the CPBL season is just around the corner On March 12th the CPBL kicked off its celebration games with all six teams set to play 30 games leading up to the season opener on March 29th The exhibition games have provided a chance for teams to fine-tune their performance but some rare moments stood out In a matchup between the Uni Lions and the CTBC brothers a record 8,870 fans filled the outdoor stadium setting a new CPBL preseason attendance record However Uni Lions pitcher Johanna Mandez struggled with control during the game throwing 14 consecutive balls at one point and issuing five walks in a single inning setting a new record for most walks in an inning The brothers capitalized scoring four runs in that inning and adding four more to their total breaking the preseason record for most runs in the first inning previously set at seven by the Fubon Guardians in 2020 In another game Fubon Guardians veteran Linu Xen hit a ground ball through the infield but failed to run hard to first base What should have been a single was caught by rightfielder Lin Lee who threw him out at first base This rare moment sparked fan criticism and Lin Chosian later admitted his mistake on social media vowing to learn from it These moments highlight the importance of attention to detail and preparation as we approach the regular season Let’s hear from two rookies of the TSG Hawks as they share their offseason lessons and their hopes for the upcoming season [Applause] Jeremy Lynn left it all on the basketball courts Once again fresh off securing third place in the East Asia Super League with the New Taipei Kings he returned to Taiwan for a showdown against the Cinchu Lioners Though he started on the bench the Kings fell behind by 15 points forcing Lynn to step up when it mattered most The fourth quarter turned into a thriller Lynn and Austin Day knocked down clutch three-pointers while Jason Washburn dominated inside fueling a 23-9 run that put the Kings ahead The Lioners refused to back down as Galhao drilled a game-tying three with 220 left on the clock setting up a dramatic finish But in the final moments Landers Nollie made a costly turnover He briefly redeemed himself with a three-pointer but with a game on the line his last shot missed the mark The Kings held on and secured a hard-fought three-point victory While the Kings pulled off a comeback Lynn pointed out a lingering issue the team’s slow starts something they will need to fix as the season continues [Music] [Music] after Jeremy Lynn and the Kings pulled off a thrilling comeback The Formosa Dreamers followed suits with a nailbiting 9795 victory over Taipei Mars Jang Yan powered the Dreamers with his best performance of the season scoring 25 points in 38 minutes The Dreamers built a 13-point lead in the second half but Mars stormed back taking an 8179 lead and shifting the momentum Just when things looked uncertain Tang Brandon Gilbach and Martian Hao led a 12- nothing Furge to put the dreamers back in front But the drama wasn’t over yet Taipei Mars answered with a late push And with 16 seconds left Malcolm Miller drilled a clutch three-pointer to tie the game at 95 apiece With the clock winding down Gilbeck rose to the occasion grabbing an offensive rebound and sinking the go-ahead basket with 2.9 seconds remaining Mars had one last chance but Adrien Morman’s final shot missed sealing the dreamers hard-fought victory and snapping their losing streak in a spectacular fashion March Madness keeps the excitement alive as the University Volleyball League Championships deliver highstakes battles thrilling comebacks and unforgettable moments on the court In the men’s division one final Chong Yen Christian University staged a dramatic comeback to dethrow National Taiwan Normal University in a five set thriller capturing their third championship in program history NTNU came out firing dominating the first set 2515 But Chong Yen refused to fold They fought back to take the second set 2523 And though NTNU responded with a 2520 win in the third Chong Yen roared back with another 2520 victory to force a deciding set With the championship on the line both teams battled fiercely in a nailbiting finale Chong Yen held their composure and with the crowd on edge Lui Lynn delivered the decisive strike sealing a 1513 victory and igniting celebrations as they lifted their third championship trophy On the women’s side Taipei City University completed their redemption arc battling past National Taiwan Normal University in a heartfought 3-1 comeback to reclaim the title After last season’s heartbreak ended their championship streak Taipei City came back determined NTNU took the first set 2515 but Taipei City responded by tightening their defense and controlling the pace They powered through three straight sets winning 2521 2520 and 2518 to secure their eighth championship and avenge last year’s defeat From electrifying rallies to championship dreams fulfilled the University Volleyball League has delivered non-stop action With March Madness in full swing the intensity is far from over As March Madness rolls on Taiwan’s premier sporting events are just around the corner Get ready for the endurance of the One Shinshu Marathon and the fierce competition of the Tour to Taiwan Stay tuned for all the action [Music] [Applause] Welcome back to Game On Taiwan The 2025 Tour to Taiwan is officially underway starting with the first stage in Taipei City on March 16th Riders faced an 83.2 km circuit race completing eight high-speed laps Australian Blake Quick of the Thailand team took the win with a time of 1 hour 41 minutes and 11 seconds earning the leader yellow jersey Taiwan’s top rider Fun Kai finished 10th overall and was the highest ranked Asian rider This year 23 teams and 197 elite cyclists from 40 countries are competing including six second tier professional teams making the race more competitive than ever before Stage two moves to Tawyen for a demanding 123.3 km course featuring long highway stretches and tough climbs Stage three spans 154.3 km across Simu Ma and Tai Chong passing through scenic mountain routes with key sprint and climb points The race then heads to Kawiong for stage 4 covering 146.4 4 km through cultural landmarks and steep terrain testing riders endurance and skill The final stage introduces a new 121.4 km route through Lu’s Haka villages featuring multiple sprint sections before the ultimate showdown With challenging routes fierce competition and breathtaking scenery the 2025 Tour to Taiwan promises an unforgettable race The new Taipei City Winsshi Marathon delivered another memorable race day Despite a cold front and rain sweeping across Taiwan runners demonstrated resilience as they took on one of the country’s most scenic and demanding courses This year’s marathon welcomed 11,000 participants from 31 countries and regions reinforcing its status as a premier event on the global marathon calendar Set against the stunning backdrop of the Wanjinshi coastal area the race tested runners with strong winds shifting weather conditions and a challenging route The event featured multiple race categories including the full marathon half marathon and 10K In the men’s marathon Maser Ber Bistain from Ethiopia secured victory with a time of 2 hours 13 minutes and 47 seconds In the women’s race fellow Ethiopian runner Mulu Gadisi not only claimed the championship but also set a new event record finishing in 2 hours 29 minutes and 14 seconds breaking the previous record of 2 hours 29 minutes and 25 seconds [Music] Taiwan’s top runners also delivered strong performances Chingin successfully defended his national champion title in the men’s division earning another victory In the women’s race Lee Tiam improved on her previous performance setting a new course record The Winsshu Marathon has earned recognition as Taiwan’s top international marathon Since 2023 it has held the prestigious gold label certification the highest international ranking for marathons in the country Great news for all baseball fans Taiwan’s beloved Gulen Rayang has officially made his debut in Japan The 24 year old pitcher took the mound for the Hokkaido Nepon Hand Fighters in a preseason game against the Chiba Latte Marines and absolutely nailed it Gulen pitched a flawless inning in relief needing just 11 pitches to retire all three batters His fast ball hit an impressive 153 km per hour and he didn’t allow a single hit walk or run Gulen’s journey to this moment wasn’t without challenges After signing with the Fighters last year fans had been eagerly waiting for his debut However a minor abdominal strain during spring training kept him out of the team’s exhibition games in Taiwan earlier this month After a strong live BP session on March 6th he was finally ready and he proved he belongs on the big stage It’s a good start for Gulen as he begins his NPB journey Let’s keep an eye on his progress this season Another exciting moment for Taiwanese baseball 19-year-old fireballer Chongqinwi made his debut in Japan taking the mound for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in a preseason game coming in as a reliever in the fifth inning He fired a 156 km per hour fast ball on his very first pitch and delivered a solid performance with a scoreless outing Chang signed a developmental contract with SoftBank last year and officially began his career in Japan this season starting spring training with the Hawks second team Though the first batter he faced managed a hit to right field he remained composed facing five batters over 14 pitches allowing two hits and one walk while keeping the scoreboard clean As game on Taiwan wraps up let’s review the Under8 Baseball 5 Asian Cup final Team Taiwan put up a strong fight against Japan finishing as runners up with a silver medal Following the Premier 12 and WBC qualifiers another international baseball event took place last week in Taipei City Taiwan gave their best in the baseball five gold medal match but Japan came out on top in a close three set battle with scores of 72 512 and 45 Although team Taiwan couldn’t defend their title they earned a spot in the Baseball 5 World Cup taking place in Mexico this September At the World Cup Taiwan will have another shot at qualifying for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games It’s been an exciting journey Stay tuned for more updates and until next time [Music] goodbye [Music] [Music] Heat Heat

Taiwan baseball turns the page as the CPBL’s “New Chapter” slogan sets the tone for growth and renewal in the new season. Chen Wei-yin closes his chapter with an emotional farewell in Nagoya, while Gu Lin Ruei-yang begins his with a strong NPB debut. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani’s words inspire Taiwanese fans, reinforcing the island’s place on baseball’s global stage.
Off the field, the Tour de Taiwan brings cyclists through the island’s diverse terrain, and the Wan Jin Shi Marathon tests runners from around the world on its coastal course. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Baseball5 U18 team prepares for the World Cup, ready to take on their next challenge. A new chapter is unfolding, stay tuned!

Chapters
00:00:00 — Teaser
00:00:41 — Lee Chia-hao Makes History at the All England Open
00:01:30 — CPBL New Season Slogan
00:04:13 — Shohei Ohtani’s Words Inspire Fans
00:05:33 — Chen Wei-yin’s Emotional Farewell
00:09:31 — CPBL Exhibition Games
00:12:07 — Taiwan Professional Basketball League
00:15:02 — University Volleyball Championships
00:17:26 — Tour de Taiwan
00:19:05 — Wan Jin Shi Marathon
00:12:11 — Gu Lin Ruei-yang Debuts in NPB
00:22:17 — Chang Chun-wei Debuts in NPB
00:23:04 — Baseball5 U18 Asian Cup

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