Little Heroes Sports Meet Opens Registration; Olympic Athlete Chen Jie Supports with Son

The 'Little Heroes Sports Meet,' organized by the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee for children aged 3 to 6, has been held in the north for the past three years, receiving widespread acclaim and anticipation. This year, in collaboration with the Kaohsiung City Government, it is being co-hosted and will be held in the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center for the first time. The sports meet is expected to feature 13 sports experience items including tug-of-war, track and field, gymnastics, badminton, football, boxing, fencing, judo, table tennis, archery, weightlifting, baseball, and sailing. Registration opens today, inviting parents and children from all over Taiwan to experience the Olympic spirit. CTOC Chairman Tsai Chia-fu stated at the event that the 'Little Heroes Sports Meet' aims to cultivate sports habits in children from a young age, rooting Olympic values deeply, and encouraging families to exercise together for health. Kuo Hsing-chun, in a media interview, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a spokesperson and hopes her influence will encourage more children, families, and even parents and grandparents to participate in this grand event. Taiwanese male 400m hurdles athlete Chen Jie made a rare appearance with his son, stating in a media interview, 'Since having a child, I better understand the importance of letting children experience sports from a young age, as I myself came from this environment.' Fang Rui-wen, Director-General of the Sports Administration, emphasized in his speech that sports should be integrated into daily life and families, becoming a routine. He noted that the CTOC's event is very meaningful, allowing children to experience various sports and find their preferences to pursue lifelong sports. (Editor: Chen Ren-hua) 1150410