Sports

Taiwanese duo into semifinals of German table tennis tourney

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/11/10
By: Lung Po-an and William Yen

Taipei, Nov. 10 (CNA) Taiwan’s Cheng I-ching (鄭怡靜) and Chen Szu-yu (陳思羽)

Chen Szu-yu (陳思羽, file photo)

advanced to the women’s doubles semifinals of the German Open table tennis tournament on Friday in Magdeburg, Germany.

The Taiwanese duo beat Liu Jia and Zhang Mo from Austria and Canada, respectively, 3-0, and will face Hong Kong’s Doo Hoi-kem and Lee Ho-ching on Saturday for a spot in the finals.

Also on Friday, Taiwan’s Liao Cheng-ting (廖振珽) and Yang Heng-wei (楊恆韋) lost to Jeoung Youngsik and Lee Sangsu of South Korea in straight sets in a quarterfinal men’s doubles match.     [FULL  STORY]

Draws for Nitto ATP Finals 

New-comer German Alexander Zverev will face Roger Federer

Taiwan News 
Date: 2017/11/09
By: Mabel Neo, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Six-time champion Roger Federer was paired in the same group as German Alexander Zverev for next week’s ATP Tour Finals when the draw was made in host city of London on Wednesday.

Roger Federer, has a 52-12 career record at the Nitto ATP Finals, is looking to capture a seventh year-end title (2003-04, 2006-07, 2010-11). Federer has been placed in Group Boris Becker with Alexander Zverev, Marin Cilic and Jack Sock (3-0). Federer has a 49-4 mark and won seven titles in 2017, placing him at the top among athletes of the ATP World Tour.

World champion Rafael Nadal, who is hoping to recover from a knee injury to play in the season-ending showpiece, heads the other group and will face Belgian David Goffin, Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and Austrian Dominic Thiem.    [FULL  STORY]

Brothers Baseball Club axe seven players

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 08, 2017
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

CPBL commissioner John Wu (吳志揚) yesterday made a public statement to clear the air after Brothers Baseball Club executives axed seven players for “disciplinary problems” and other issues, amid growing speculation about another game-fixing scandal.

Wu, also a Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislator, was attending the annual CPBL awards event last night when he was asked by reporters about the rumors that Brothers Baseball Club were to kick out the players due to a game-fixing scandal.

“League officials have direct links with local law enforcement agencies to receive case reports on this and the measures also serve to protect the players. So far we have not received new information on this matter,” Wu said. “We are in close contact with Brothers Baseball Club and the release of players is mainly due to disciplinary problems, along with players no longer suited to the team’s needs. Each club has their own internal regulations on player conduct, including drinking alcohol, breaking curfews and other matters.”

In the aftermath of allegations that players were involved in extramarital affairs, late-night drinking with hostesses and insubordination against American manager Cory Snyder, Brothers Baseball Club announced on Monday that they were releasing seven players — power hitter Chiang Chih-hsien, star outfielder Chang Cheng-wei, former Sinon Bulls catcher Cheng Ta-hung and four pitchers: Chen Hung-wen, Lin Ke-chien, Lin Yu-ching and Lo Kuo-hua.    [FULL  STORY]

MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 to take place at Shihmen Reservoir Nov. 11  

Labeled an Ultra Skymarathon by the International Skyrunning Federation, the MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 returns to Shihmen Reservoir, Taoyuan County for its fourth edition on Nov. 11. 

Taiwan News 
Date: 2017/11/08
By: George Liao, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News)–Labeled an Ultra Skymarathon by the International Skyrunning

Runners will start running from the picturesque tourist spot Shihmen Reservoir and wind their way through the forest of the Shihmen Mountain area.

Federation, the MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 returns to Shihmen Reservoir, Taoyuan County for its fourth edition on Nov. 11 (Saturday).

Among the race favorites include elite local runner Chou Ching, who finished a narrow second at the MSIG HK50 on Hong Kong Island in October. He is excited about his first participation in the MSIG Taiwan Action Asia 50 and has been training very hard, running 130 to 150 kilometers per week to get in shape for the race.

“I have been wishing to join this race for two years already. I think I am now in my best condition. I’m really looking forward to the race and will definitely try my best on the course,” said Chou.    [FULL  STORY]

Chow visits Taipei before joining team

QUALIFIED:The CTFA has been perusing Tim Chow for the national squad for four years in hopes his skill might boost Team Taiwan to the Asia Cup final for the first time since 1968

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 09, 2017
By: Staff writer, with CNA

Tim Chow, an English professional soccer player of Taiwanese descent, arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday and is to join the national team squad for their Asian Cup qualifier in Turkmenistan on Tuesday next week after last-minute issues were resolved.

Speaking to reporters following his arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, Chow said he was excited about joining the Taiwan squad.

“It’s been a bit of whirlwind the past week and I’m really excited to be back here to get my residency permit,” Chow said.

The 23-year-old Chow obtained a Republic of China (ROC) passport in London on Monday last week.    [FULL  STORY]

Vietnam defeat Taiwan 2-1 in U19 qualifier

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 07, 2017
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

Taiwan yesterday fought back valiantly, but could not find an equalizer as the hosts fell

Taiwan’s Chin Wen-yen controls the ball against Vietnam in their AFC Under-19 Championship Group H qualifier at the Hsinchu County Stadium on Monday.  Photo: Courtesy of the Chinese Taipei Football Association

to a 2-1 defeat to Vietnam at the Hsinchu County Stadium in their Group H qualifier for the Asian Football Confederation Under-19 Championship.

The visitors took the lead in the first half through goals by Truong Tien Anh and Nguyen Hong Son, before the hosts fought back in the second half when Chin Wen-yen fired a rebound into the net, but they could not find another goal.

It was like a home game for the visitors, as about 1,000 Vietnamese workers clad in red cheered for their team, while only a couple of hundred Taiwanese were in the crowd of 1,238.

In the other match in Group H yesterday, Macau defeated Laos 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal by Rogerio Sousa.    [FULL  STORY]

Tim Chow arrives in Taiwan to play for national soccer team

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/11/07
By: Joseph Yeh

Taipei, Nov. 7 (CNA) Tim Chow (周定洋), a Scottish professional soccer player of

Tim Chow (周定洋)

Taiwanese descent, arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday and will represent the national team in an upcoming Asian Cup qualifier in Turkmenistan after last-minute issues were resolved.

Speaking to the Central News Agency following his arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, Chow said he was excited about joining the national squad for the first time.

“It’s been a bit of whirlwind the past week, and I’m really excited to be back here to get my residency permit,” Chow said.

The 23-year-old Chow obtained a Republic of China (Taiwan) passport on Oct. 30.
[FULL  STORY]

Brothers Baseball Club axe seven players

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 08, 2017
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

CPBL commissioner John Wu (吳志揚) yesterday made a public statement to clear the air after Brothers Baseball Club executives axed seven players for “disciplinary problems” and other issues, amid growing speculation about another game-fixing scandal.

Wu, also a Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislator, was attending the annual CPBL awards event last night when he was asked by reporters about the rumors that Brothers Baseball Club were to kick out the players due to a game-fixing scandal.

“League officials have direct links with local law enforcement agencies to receive case reports on this and the measures also serve to protect the players. So far we have not received new information on this matter,” Wu said. “We are in close contact with Brothers Baseball Club and the release of players is mainly due to disciplinary problems, along with players no longer suited to the team’s needs. Each club has their own internal regulations on player conduct, including drinking alcohol, breaking curfews and other matters.”

In the aftermath of allegations that players were involved in extramarital affairs, late-night drinking with hostesses and insubordination against American manager Cory Snyder, Brothers Baseball Club announced on Monday that they were releasing seven players — power hitter Chiang Chih-hsien, star outfielder Chang Cheng-wei, former Sinon Bulls catcher Cheng Ta-hung and four pitchers: Chen Hung-wen, Lin Ke-chien, Lin Yu-ching and Lo Kuo-hua.    [FULL  STORY[]

Vietnam defeat Taiwan 2-1 in U19 qualifier

Taipei Times
Date: Nov 07, 2017
By: Jason Pan  /  Staff reporter

Taiwan yesterday fought back valiantly, but could not find an equalizer as the hosts fell

Taiwan’s Chin Wen-yen controls the ball against Laos in their AFC Under-19 Championship Group H qualifier at the Hsinchu County Stadium on Saturday.
Photo: Courtesy of the Chinese Taipei Football Association

to a 2-1 defeat to Vietnam at the Hsinchu County Stadium in their Group H qualifier for the Asian Football Confederation Under-19 Championship.

The visitors took the lead in the first half through goals by Truong Tien Anh and Nguyen Hong Son, before the hosts fought back in the second half when Chin Wen-yen fired a rebound into the net, but they could not find another goal.

It was like a home game for the visitors, as about 1,000 Vietnamese workers clad in red cheered for their team, while only a couple of hundred Taiwanese were in the crowd of 1,238.

In the other match in Group H yesterday, Macau defeated Laos 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal by Rogerio Sousa.    [FULL  STORY]

Yoh to represent Taiwan in Asia Professional Baseball Championship

The China Post
Date: November 6, 2017
By: Joseph Yeh

TAIPEI (CNA) – Taiwanese baseball star Yoh Daikan (陽岱鋼) on Monday pledged to do

Taiwanese baseball star Yoh Daikan reacts to media inquiries during an event held on Nov. 6, 2017. Yoh pledged on Monday to do his best for Taiwan in the upcoming Asia Professional Baseball Championship (APBC) after he returned to the country following a disappointing first season with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan’s professional baseball league. (CNA)

his best for Taiwan in the upcoming Asia Professional Baseball Championship (APBC) after he returned to the country following a disappointing first season with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan’s professional baseball league.

“My major goal is to win games with the national team,” Yoh said during a homecoming press event in Taipei.

He also revealed he accepted the invitation to be part of the national team out of respect for manager Hung I-chung (洪一中), who is also the manager of Lamigo Monkeys, the team for which his elder brother Yang Yao-hsun (陽耀勳) plays.

“This is a great opportunity for me to show gratitude toward Hung who gave my brother many opportunities over the past years,” he added.    [FULL  STORY]