Game On Taiwan – The Unstoppable Force | TaiwanPlus News

Game On Taiwan – The Unstoppable Force | TaiwanPlus News

this is Game On Taiwan and this week we’re telling you what it means to have millions of elephant fans in Taiwan and the power they bring When you give it your all there are no regrets This is what sports is all about Passion dedication and the unforgettable moments that unite us all Stay tuned for the excitement [Applause] Hello and welcome to Game On Taiwan In Taiwan’s baseball world there’s one fan base that stands out for its passion unity and presence By one Xiangmi the Million Elephant fans of the CTBC brothers They cheer the brothers on just like how you might support your own home team with unwavering loyalty and unmatched energy Let Game On Taiwan tell you some of their stories showing how their love for the game runs deep and the power of fandom is unstoppable [Applause] Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the iconic Tai Chong Intercontinental Baseball Stadium the proud home of the CTBC brothers and their legendary fan base the unwavering and incredibly dedicated Million Elephant fans But what exactly defines an Elephant fan Let’s rewind a bit In 1984 the Brother Hotel Group in Taipei founded the Brother Elephants One of Taiwan’s earliest professional baseball teams Their symbol the Elephant symbolizes strength loyalty and resilience Values that the fans embraced wholeheartedly In 2013 CTBC Financial Holding took over the team rebranding them as the CTBC brothers However the elephant symbol and the team’s loyal fan base remained as strong as ever Regardless of the rebranding the fans are known as elephant fans orangi in Mandarin a name that embodies their unwavering passion and commitment The name can be broken down into two parts which means elephant and represents the original team name and me which means fan referring to a devoted and passionate supporter Put them together and you have the roaring drumbeating towel swinging elephant fans and their spirit it’s undeniably strong full of energy and pride with the largest fan base in Taiwan They’re known as the Baiwani or million elephant fans Their unwavering support stands out as they back their team through every challenge Their loyalty goes beyond just attending games They actively support the team in countless ways From organizing fan events to lifting the players spirits through thick and thin One powerful example of their dedication is the throat slashing incident on October 30th 2008 when brothers elephants fans gathered at the bus lane after the fifth game of the CPBL Championship Series attempting to surround the Uni Lions team bus The situation escalated until the police intervened to ensure the bus could safely depart Today the influence of the elephant fans is clearer than ever In the latest All-Star game vote CTBC Brothers players dominated nearly every position a testament to the immense support and power of their fan base The CTBC brothers also consistently lead the CPBL in TV ratings and home game attendance demonstrating the widespread enthusiasm of the elephant fans both in the stands and at home While every team has loyal supporters the Elephant fans stand out It’s about being a part of a community built over decades of shared victories challenges and unforgettable moments As we continue celebrating the exciting CPBL seasons it’s clear that for the Elephant fans this is more than just a game It’s a connection built on pride and loyalty [Applause] In game two of the TPBL finals the Kawa Aqua’s point guard Suan Ru delivered a game-changing shot in front of the new Taipei Kings Jeremy Lynn lifting the Aqua spirits Despite being down by 19 points they made a remarkable comeback to defeat the Kings and secure a crucial win Let’s take this moment to celebrate Suen Ru’s incredible journey This season Sue earned the league’s most improved player award the first team defense and the second team all league After four years of hard work and perseverance he finally received these welldeserved honors When asked about his recognition Sue humbly admitted he was a bit surprised But his achievements speak for themselves As the first ever winner of the most improved player award in the TPBL Sue had a breakout season starting in 26 of 31 regular season games He averaged 10.9 points 4.2 rebounds 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game with a nearly 36% three-point shooting rate and an efficiency rating of 11.4 an inspiring leap from his stats in the previous season One of his standout moments came on December 14th 2024 when Sue scored a career-high 22 points in a home game against the Leopards His two clutch three-pointers in the final quarter sealed a 9587 victory earning him the title of clutch player Wearing the number 24 jersey for the Aquas Sue’s story has become a true symbol of resilience and determination His journey is a powerful reminder to all those putting in hard work behind the scenes And his incredible transformation and growth this season have made him one of the league’s most promising stars Coming up let’s check out some of the incredible records from the first half of the CPBL season and get ready for those unforgettable walk-off moments that will leave you on the edge of your seat Stay tuned [Music] [Applause] Welcome back to Game on Taiwan On June 20th TSG Hawks slugger Steven Moya hit his 17th home run of the season in just 41 games setting a new record for the fastest 17 homers in a single CPBL season [Applause] This performance broke the previous record held by Chiang Chuien of the CTBC brothers who achieved the same feat in 43 games in 2016 Moya now has the opportunity to challenge the record for most home runs in the first half of the CPBL season set at 22 homers by Chuishen of the Racketin Monkeys in 2019 [Applause] Meanwhile Linua of the Uni President Lions reached a personal milestone hitting his eighth home run of the season and surpassing his total from his first three years in the CPBL Second-year pitcher Lin Shuang has become a key reliever for the TSG Hawks using his signature change up to secure crucial victories He currently ranks among the top closers in successful relief appearances Their breakthrough stories are nothing short of a Cinderella tale making fans proud and happy for their progress Lynn Chering of the Racketan Monkeys at the age of 40 has become the oldest player to lead the batting title in CPBL history earning the comeback player of the year award in 2024 He has accumulated 53 hits so far this season maintaining a strong batting average of 333 taking the league’s lead in hitting after a game on June 19th surpassing his teammate Chun Chun Wei The oldest batting champion in CPBL history remains Lu Mining in 2010 who was 34 years and 303 days old at the end of the season In the same game Rocket turned to three veterans Lin Ching Lin Hong U and Eurong who delivered consecutive hits in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure the win Their combined age of 116 years showcased their experience Lin Chuing and Lin Hongu each singled setting up runners and scoring position with a sacrifice buns from Chong Min Then eat along came through with a walk-off single [Applause] His clutch hits led the Monkeys to a 2-1 victory over the Uni Lions and earned him his first single game MVP of the season and marked his fifth career walk-off hit extending the Monkeys winning streak to three games There’s nothing more thrilling in baseball than a walk-off hit The excitement the tension the moments of glory it all comes down to one swing of the bat Game on Taiwan brings you unforgettable walk-off moments from the first half of this CPBL season [Applause] foreign [Applause] speech [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Don’t Oh [Applause] [Applause] speech speech Fore [Applause] Foreign Foreign [Applause] Muhammad Al-Bashir Garyiaga known as Abbasi has returned to the new Taipei CTBC DEA in the Taiwan Professional Basketball League after a year with Japan’s Akita Northern Happyet in the B- League Abasi has signed a 5-year contract making him one of the highest paid players in the league His return is set to boost the team’s competitiveness as they target a playoff spot and another championship Both fans and teammates are excited for his leadership and impact on the court In Japan the Rucket and Golden Eagles 24year-old left-handed pitcher Wang Yan Chong delivered a stellar performance against the Nepon Ham Fighters pitching seven innings and allowing just one run with a fast ball topping out at 152 km per hour Despite not securing the win Wang struck out six batters and gave up only five hits The Taiwan Women’s Volleyball Team claimed third place at the inaugural Asian Volleyball Confederation’s Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup defeating the tall and powerful team Kazakhstan in the bronze medal match This victory marked a successful international podium finish for the team We often say heroes don’t cry but on the high pressure sports field shedding tears is not a sign of weakness Take a break as we show you the heartfelt side of athletes [Music] [Applause] Welcome back to Game on Taiwan On June 17th the baseball world witnessed the debut to remember TSG Hawks infielder Yanushen stepped onto the CPBL stage for the very first time and made it count In just his first two at bats he recorded his first hit first home run first RBI and first run scored After the game he was called up to the MVP stage That’s when the emotions overflowed With tears streaming down his face he spoke from the heart [Applause] [Applause] And he’s not alone in shedding heartfelt tears Last August the CTBC brothers Tungsung broke out of a prolonged slump collecting two hits and two RBI’s to help shut out the Fubon Guardians 5 nothing With the pressure finally off his shoulders he cried [Music] [Applause] Then this April Tung delivered a double down the right field line When he came around to score cameras caught him tearing up during the very next half inning on defense It was a moment of emotional release And who could forget Gulin Ray Young the former Uni Lions ace now with the Nepon Hand Fighters in Japan When he was named the CPBL’s MVP last season he broke down in tears and turned to inspire Taiwan’s next generation Fore Foreign Foreign [Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Well I [Music] moment meant just as much to his longtime mentor Uni Lions manager Linu Ping who grew emotional during Gulin’s NPB signing press conference [Music] [Music] So you got [Music] [Music] What kind The emotion isn’t just present in baseball In Taiwan’s basketball scene especially during the high school and university level tournaments young athletes pour their hearts into every moment on the court And after the final buzzer it’s not unusual to see players break down in tears of joy relief and pride From MVP stages to the outfield from the basketball court to the signing table those tears tell powerful stories They remind us that real strength isn’t about holding it all in but about having the courage to let it out and come back stronger It’s time for Game on Taiwan’s top five moments of the week TSG Hawks player U Chung played a crucial role in the first game of a series against the Rapton Monkeys pitching two key innings and earning MVP of the game honors The Hawks battled through a tense game that stretched into extra innings ultimately winning 1211 Overcome with emotion after the win Woo shed tears expressing his heartfelt gratitude for his teammates unwavering support and encouragement After being sent down to the miners Taiwan Sunille of the Nepon Ham Fighters returned to the starting lineup In his game against the Sabu Minor League team he pitched two innings retiring all six batters he faced without allowing any runs showcasing the dominance he is expected to have With 58 seconds left in game three of the TPBL finals on June 21st Jeremy Lynn hit a clutch three-pointer to lead the New Taipei Kings to a 1049 victory over the Gausan Aqua Lynn finished with 26 points seven rebounds and nine assists giving the Kings a 2-1 series lead The Uni Lions Panchi Kai hit a right field home run in the eighth inning against the Wian Dragons Initially it was unclear if the ball had cleared the fence but after a review it was confirmed that the ball had bounced off a billboard outside the outfield wall featuring the popular cheerleader Lee Dahi Pan’s home run was crucial in securing the victory for the Lions and the hit striking the lead a billboard became a topic of interest after the review confirmed it as a two-run shot in the 2025 Little League Baseball Intermediate Asia-Pacific and Middle East regional qualifiers Taiwan’s representative team the WHB Magicians defeated the Philippines 95 to claim third place in the championship game Korea triumphed over Japan with a two- nothing victory earning a spot to compete in the World Series in the United States As we wrap up this week’s episode we leave you with the amazing efforts of the young baseball players at the 2025 LLB 5070 Asia-Pacific and Middle East regional qualifiers held right here in Taiwan Teams from Japan Korea the Philippines Thailand Indonesia Hong Kong and New Zealand came together to compete for a spot on the world stage The intermediate baseball division introduced in 2013 for players aged 11 to 13 uses a 50ft pitching distance and 70 ft base paths offering an exciting and dynamic level of play Thank you for tuning in We’ll see you next time on Game on Taiwan Until then keep the spirit of sports alive Bye-bye for now [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] Heat Heat Heat Heat [Music]

In this episode of Game On Taiwan, we dive into the unwavering passion of the million elephant fans in the CPBL, whose support echoes throughout the nation. The show highlights some of the breakthrough performances of the baseball season, along with the most thrilling walk-off moments, where heroes rose to the occasion and sealed victory for their teams.
On the basketball courts, we witness Jeremy Lin’s clutch 3-pointer with just 58 seconds left on the clock, further solidifying his reputation as a player who thrives in the most critical moments.
In a heartfelt twist, the episode explores the emotional side of sports, reminding us that it’s okay to let it out—because doing so only makes us stronger and tougher in the end.
Finally, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Taiwan’s young athletes in the Little League Baseball (50/70) regional tournament, whose perseverance continues to inspire us all.
Game On Taiwan keeps bringing you the latest victories, emotional moments, and inspiring stories from across the country!

00:00:00 — Teaser
00:00:39 — #百萬象迷 Million Elephant Fans
00:04:54 — #蘇文儒 TPBL Most Improved Player Su Wen-ru
00:07:34 — #CPBL Chinese Professional Baseball League
00:10:51 — #WalkOffHero Walk-Off Heroes
00:13:21 — #TPBL Taiwan Professional Basketball League
00:13:55 — #王彥程 Wang Yen-cheng
00:14:20 — #AVCNationsCup Asian Volleyball Confederation Women’s Volleyball Nations Cup
00:15:05 — Tears That Speak Louder Than Words
00:20:09 — Top 5 Moments of the Week

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