[The Epoch Times, June 13, 2022](The Epoch Times reporter Fang Jinyuan reported in Kaohsiung, Taiwan) The sixth professional baseball team, Taigang Eagles, officially launched a three-day rookie test meeting on June 13. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai went to Chengcheng Lake. The baseball field cheers for the test players. He said that having a team in a city is a symbol of the city’s spirit, and the Taigang Eagles will be the representative of Kaohsiung’s spirit in the future. His own children should take care of themselves. It is the best way to cheer for citizens to buy tickets to watch the game.
Chen Qimai said that after 6 years of separation, a new professional baseball team settled in Qingcheng Lake Baseball Stadium. Kaohsiung has a very large baseball population. If a city, especially a municipality directly under the central government, does not have a team, it will make everyone feel shameless. He was shocked and educated during the first general questioning by the parliament. Some members asked when Kaohsiung had a professional baseball team? At that time, I didn’t dare to say that the ducks paddled hard for more than a year, and finally the dream came true. This is the common wish of Kaohsiung baseball fans.
He said that in this rookie test meeting, the registration fee for Kaohsiung City players will be handled solely by the city government, and he hopes to encourage rookies and Kaohsiung City baseball players to have better career development in the future. Next year will be the second army competition, the year after the first army, I hope to be like the professional basketball team Poseidon, and the championship trophy will be kept in Kaohsiung for the first time.
He also said that the MRT Yellow Line will start construction this year, and the surrounding stations will also be adjusted to make it easier for fans to watch the game. In addition, there are also plans for the development of a new town centering on a baseball stadium. After coming to Kaohsiung, fans can not only watch football, but also play and shop near Ching Lake.
Wang Jiongfen, chairman of Taigang Eagles, said that Chengcheng Lake Stadium is a good stadium that can accommodate more than 20,000 fans. A progressive city must have a team, the city does not have a team, which is rare in foreign countries. Taigang Eagle is named Xiongying, which means “Xiong Wins (Most Win)”, Taigang Eagle, Kaohsiung wins the most!
In the three-day rookie test, there will be actual combat tests, including shooting duels, defense, and multiple tests combined with sports science. A total of 720 people signed up this time, and 473 qualified, including 23 high school graduates, 5 2021 U23 Chinese national players, 18 2022 U23 Chinese training team players, 1 U18 Chinese training team player, and 9 players. 25 players from the 2022 Asian Games Chinese training team and experienced professional baseball players.
Responsible editor: Xiao Pei
