National Intercollegiate Athletic Games to Open on May 2 at National Central University, Seen as a Prelude to the Nagoya Asian Games
The National Intercollegiate Athletic Games (全大運) will open on May 2 at National Central University. The theme is "Run Fearless Run Green," featuring 21 sports. This event is considered a prelude to the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, with athletes competing for qualification. The torch relay will tour Taiwan from April 13 to 17.
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This year's National Intercollegiate Athletic Games (全大運) is themed "Run Fearless Run Green" and includes compulsory events such as track and field, swimming, gymnastics, table tennis, badminton, tennis, taekwondo, judo, fencing, archery, weightlifting, shooting, boxing, karate, wrestling, soft tennis, woodball, rowing, canoeing, and cycling. National Central University has also specially selected esports, totaling 21 sports categories.
Hung Chih-chang, speaking at the press conference today, stated that the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games is not only a stage to showcase competitive strength but also a core part of realizing the vision of "Sports Empowering Taiwan." He mentioned that this year's National Intercollegiate Athletic Games can be considered a prelude to the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, where athletes will exert their full efforts to qualify for the Asian Games. He also thanked National Central University for its hard work in preparation, "hoping that the athletes will enjoy the competition and challenge themselves."
This year's torch features a "dual flame" design. One flame is the "Flame of Science," ignited unprecedentedly in the Arctic, raising global international visibility. The other flame is the "Flame of Ancestral Spirits," blessed through the Tsou tribe's "War Ritual" in Alishan, creating a deeper connection with local culture. The torch relay will officially kick off from April 13 to 17, starting from National Central University and embarking on a five-day island-wide relay across Taiwan.
Li Rang, a Taiwanese men's foil fencer, who is challenging the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games stage for the first time, told the media that he has won gold medals in the National High School Games and National Games and hopes to win the last piece of the Taiwanese fencing medal puzzle. He then plans to strive for excellent results in the Asian Championships and World Championships to qualify for the Asian Games. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 20260408
Hung Chih-chang, speaking at the press conference today, stated that the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games is not only a stage to showcase competitive strength but also a core part of realizing the vision of "Sports Empowering Taiwan." He mentioned that this year's National Intercollegiate Athletic Games can be considered a prelude to the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, where athletes will exert their full efforts to qualify for the Asian Games. He also thanked National Central University for its hard work in preparation, "hoping that the athletes will enjoy the competition and challenge themselves."
This year's torch features a "dual flame" design. One flame is the "Flame of Science," ignited unprecedentedly in the Arctic, raising global international visibility. The other flame is the "Flame of Ancestral Spirits," blessed through the Tsou tribe's "War Ritual" in Alishan, creating a deeper connection with local culture. The torch relay will officially kick off from April 13 to 17, starting from National Central University and embarking on a five-day island-wide relay across Taiwan.
Li Rang, a Taiwanese men's foil fencer, who is challenging the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games stage for the first time, told the media that he has won gold medals in the National High School Games and National Games and hopes to win the last piece of the Taiwanese fencing medal puzzle. He then plans to strive for excellent results in the Asian Championships and World Championships to qualify for the Asian Games. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 20260408
FAQ
When and where will the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games be held?
It will be held on May 2 at National Central University.
What is the significance of this event?
It is considered a prelude to the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games.