[The Epoch Times, January 18, 2024](The Epoch Times reporter Yuan Shigang reported in Kaohsiung, Taiwan) The “Taiwan Steel Eagles” held a formation press conference on the 17th and officially became the sixth Chinese professional baseball team and the first local team in Kaohsiung. The professional baseball team’s home opening game is expected to be in April this year. Regarding whether the Qinghu Baseball Stadium can be completed in time, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chimai said that it will ensure that players can play with peace of mind and safety, and the facilities in the spectator area will also be improved simultaneously.
The Taipei Steel Eagles chose Kaohsiung Chengcheng Lake Baseball Stadium as their home stadium. It has been closed since the end of June 2023 and has started renovation work. The players’ lounge, auditorium, and invisible protective nets are the focus of the renovation. Chen Qimai said at the Chengjun press conference on the evening of the 17th that the city government will continue to work closely with the Taiwan Steel Eagles to provide assistance such as the stadium and surrounding transportation to fully support the team; and in an interview on the 18th, he said that the renovation progress is currently As scheduled, we must ensure that players can play with peace of mind and safety.
As for transportation planning, Chen Qimai pointed out that the Qingming Lake Stadium is located in Niaosong, formerly Kaohsiung County, and transportation is indeed a relatively big problem. However, since the Qingming Lake Stadium has been competing for many years, the city government has used shuttle buses and several major transportation nodes. Weiwuying and high-speed rail stations are convenient for fans to come and watch baseball, so the short-term plan is still to focus on buses and mass transit. At the same time, we also hope that the MRT Yellow Line can be completed as soon as possible. Taking Major League Baseball as an example, Many courses use MRT as the main means of transportation.
Chen Qimai said that after the MRT Yellow Line is completed in the future, in conjunction with the joint development project of the entire MRT, he hopes that in addition to watching baseball, the Qingming Lake Stadium will also have more other commercial and public service functions, allowing fans to enjoy this Districts can have more diverse options besides baseball.
The lineup of the Taiwan Steel Eagles has gradually grown, not only recruiting outstanding players such as the “King” Wang Bairong who returned from Japan, his brother Chen Wenjie, Taoyuan Wang Yizheng and Lan Yinlun, but also Hong Yizhong, a native of Kaohsiung, as the head coach. On the evening of the 17th, all players After the official appearance of the team’s players, spring training began early on the 18th at the Qingpu National Day Stadium in Kaohsiung; Hong Yizhong also announced that the Eagles’ captain this season will be Wang Borong, and the vice-captain will be pitcher Chen Zhengyi. ◇
Editor in charge: Tang Yin
2024-01-18 10:29:26
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