New Taipei City International Athletics Open Successfully Re-applied, to be Held on June 6 in Banqiao
The 'Taiwan International Athletics Open,' previously announced to be canceled due to budget issues, has been successfully re-applied for under the new name 'New Taipei City International Athletics Open' with support from Minister of Sports Li Yang and the Chinese Taipei Athletics Association. Approved by World Athletics (WA), this Silver Label event will be held on June 6-7, 2026, at Banqiao Stadium in New Taipei City, offering a total prize money of USD 75,000. It is one of only 46 such events globally in 2026, with Taiwan, Israel, China, and India being the only Asian hosts. Silver Label standards require at least 12 competitions (minimum 5 for men and 5 for women, including jumping and throwing events), with at least three top-100 world-ranked athletes in each event.
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The Chinese Taipei Athletics Association announced on April 13 that the 'Taiwan International Athletics Open,' which was previously facing cancellation due to budget problems, has been successfully re-applied for and approved by World Athletics (WA). Following the WA's custom of city naming, the event has been renamed the 'New Taipei City International Athletics Open.' It will take place on June 6 and 7 at Banqiao Stadium in New Taipei City. Minister of Sports Li Yang committed to using the Sports Development Fund to subsidize the event's expenses, facilitating its revival. This event is one of only 46 World Athletics Silver Label competitions globally in 2026, with a scale equivalent to the Universiade and a total prize money of USD 75,000. In Asia, only Taiwan, Israel, China, and India host such events. To meet Silver Label standards, the event must feature at least 12 competitions, with a minimum of 5 for men and 5 for women, including jumping and throwing events. Each event must also include at least three athletes ranked in the top 100 worldwide. Secretary-General Wang Jing-cheng of the Chinese Taipei Athletics Association confirmed their commitment to ensuring the event's success.