Remembering His Mentor, Tseng Wen-chun Returns to Gymnastics, Becomes National Intercollegiate Athletic Games' Big Winner with 3 Golds, 1 Silver, 3 Bronzes
National Taitung University freshman Tseng Wen-chun, returning to gymnastics after a decade to honor his late mentor, became the biggest winner at the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, securing 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Taitung University's gymnastics, judo, wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, and track and field teams also performed outstandingly.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Lu Tai-cheng, Taitung County, 7th) At the National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, National Taitung University performed brilliantly in gymnastics and judo. Among them, first-year student Tseng Wen-chun, returning to gymnastics after 10 years to honor his mentor, won 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
Taitung University issued a press release today stating that the 115th National Intercollegiate Athletic Games were held from May 2nd to 6th at National Central University in Taoyuan City. The Taitung University delegation performed brilliantly in gymnastics, judo, swimming, and other events, demonstrating the solid results of years of deep cultivation in competitive sports.
Among them, Tseng Wen-chun, a male athlete in the general gymnastics group, single-handedly won 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals, a total of 7 medals, not only becoming the biggest winner of this year's National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, but his story of returning to the arena after nearly 10 years away from gymnastics to honor his late mentor, Coach Tung Heng-yi, also moved many teachers, students, and spectators.
Taitung University stated that 24-year-old Tseng Wen-chun is a first-year student in the evening division of the Department of Cultural Resources and Leisure Industry at Taitung University. He graduated from a renowned gymnastics school in Taitung. In the general men's artistic gymnastics competition at this National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, he emerged as a dark horse, winning gold medals in the individual all-around, rings, and pommel horse, a silver medal in the horizontal bar, and bronze medals in floor exercise, parallel bars, and vault, demonstrating comprehensive gymnastics strength. He stood on the podium for all 7 events he participated in, with dazzling results.
Taitung University stated that behind Tseng Wen-chun's honor lies a winding and moving story. Tseng Wen-chun was introduced to gymnastics in elementary school through a recreational camp. He dedicated himself to training because he thought "gymnastics was cool," but the high-pressure training methods at the time gradually made him lose his passion for gymnastics, and he resolutely left the gymnastics arena in junior high school.
Afterward, he served in the military, worked in a convenience store, and developed interests such as photography and fitness. Calling himself a "gymnastics escapee," he gradually drifted away from gymnastics.
Years later, after contemplating his future career and life direction, he chose to return to school and enrolled in Taitung University. By chance, he saw that the school had a gymnastics team and re-encountered Coach Chen Chih-yu, whom he had known since childhood, which rekindled his passion for gymnastics. He decided to put on his uniform and return to the arena.
"It's been many years, and I'm finally ready," Tseng Wen-chun wrote on his personal Facebook, expressing his remembrance of his late mentor, Coach Tung Heng-yi. He stated that his coach often encouraged him with the saying, "Those who endure the bitterest hardships become the best of men." This saying has always been deeply ingrained in his heart and became the important force supporting his return to gymnastics. "I'm back, and I will walk step by step. Thank you, my eternal coach!" His sincere words were touching.
Returning to formal training after nearly 10 years, Tseng Wen-chun admitted it was not easy. In addition to needing to readjust his physical strength, he also had old injuries. Currently, he can only maintain training about three days a week, focusing on the stability of prescribed movements and basic skills. Facing a long-awaited major competition, he revealed that he started to get nervous two days before the event, but as the competition progressed, he gradually found his familiar rhythm.
Taitung University stated that Tseng Wen-chun won 7 medals in his first year back, and he shyly said, "This result is a bit beyond my imagination!"
Taitung University stated that Coach Chen Chih-yu's contribution to Tseng Wen-chun's excellent performance is indispensable. Tseng Wen-chun and his coach are both mentor and friend, getting along like friends normally, but relying on the coach's many pointers during competitions. The coach often reminded Wen-chun, "The safety of a gymnast is the supreme rule; as for results, you just need to perform at your usual level!" This calm and considerate warmth allowed Wen-chun to perform steadily.
Taitung University stated that in addition to Tseng Wen-chun's brilliant performance, the Taitung University gymnastics team also demonstrated strong combat power. Huang Yen-chang in the open men's group won a bronze medal in the pommel horse. The judo team also performed excellently, with Sun Li-wei winning a gold medal in the open men's 81kg class, Chan Yu-ching winning a silver medal in the open women's 52kg class, and Lin Ching-hsiang winning a bronze medal in the open men's 66kg class. Chiang Chieh-ju of the wrestling team won a bronze medal in the open men's freestyle.
Hu Yung-chieh of the weightlifting team won a bronze medal in the open men's 110kg class; Hsu Chiao-chun of the boxing team won a bronze medal in the open men's 55kg class. Wu Meng-chieh of the swimming team placed in the top 8 in the general women's 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke events. Chuang Yi-ting won a bronze medal in the track and field open women's heptathlon. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150507
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Taitung University issued a press release today stating that the 115th National Intercollegiate Athletic Games were held from May 2nd to 6th at National Central University in Taoyuan City. The Taitung University delegation performed brilliantly in gymnastics, judo, swimming, and other events, demonstrating the solid results of years of deep cultivation in competitive sports.
Among them, Tseng Wen-chun, a male athlete in the general gymnastics group, single-handedly won 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals, a total of 7 medals, not only becoming the biggest winner of this year's National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, but his story of returning to the arena after nearly 10 years away from gymnastics to honor his late mentor, Coach Tung Heng-yi, also moved many teachers, students, and spectators.
Taitung University stated that 24-year-old Tseng Wen-chun is a first-year student in the evening division of the Department of Cultural Resources and Leisure Industry at Taitung University. He graduated from a renowned gymnastics school in Taitung. In the general men's artistic gymnastics competition at this National Intercollegiate Athletic Games, he emerged as a dark horse, winning gold medals in the individual all-around, rings, and pommel horse, a silver medal in the horizontal bar, and bronze medals in floor exercise, parallel bars, and vault, demonstrating comprehensive gymnastics strength. He stood on the podium for all 7 events he participated in, with dazzling results.
Taitung University stated that behind Tseng Wen-chun's honor lies a winding and moving story. Tseng Wen-chun was introduced to gymnastics in elementary school through a recreational camp. He dedicated himself to training because he thought "gymnastics was cool," but the high-pressure training methods at the time gradually made him lose his passion for gymnastics, and he resolutely left the gymnastics arena in junior high school.
Afterward, he served in the military, worked in a convenience store, and developed interests such as photography and fitness. Calling himself a "gymnastics escapee," he gradually drifted away from gymnastics.
Years later, after contemplating his future career and life direction, he chose to return to school and enrolled in Taitung University. By chance, he saw that the school had a gymnastics team and re-encountered Coach Chen Chih-yu, whom he had known since childhood, which rekindled his passion for gymnastics. He decided to put on his uniform and return to the arena.
"It's been many years, and I'm finally ready," Tseng Wen-chun wrote on his personal Facebook, expressing his remembrance of his late mentor, Coach Tung Heng-yi. He stated that his coach often encouraged him with the saying, "Those who endure the bitterest hardships become the best of men." This saying has always been deeply ingrained in his heart and became the important force supporting his return to gymnastics. "I'm back, and I will walk step by step. Thank you, my eternal coach!" His sincere words were touching.
Returning to formal training after nearly 10 years, Tseng Wen-chun admitted it was not easy. In addition to needing to readjust his physical strength, he also had old injuries. Currently, he can only maintain training about three days a week, focusing on the stability of prescribed movements and basic skills. Facing a long-awaited major competition, he revealed that he started to get nervous two days before the event, but as the competition progressed, he gradually found his familiar rhythm.
Taitung University stated that Tseng Wen-chun won 7 medals in his first year back, and he shyly said, "This result is a bit beyond my imagination!"
Taitung University stated that Coach Chen Chih-yu's contribution to Tseng Wen-chun's excellent performance is indispensable. Tseng Wen-chun and his coach are both mentor and friend, getting along like friends normally, but relying on the coach's many pointers during competitions. The coach often reminded Wen-chun, "The safety of a gymnast is the supreme rule; as for results, you just need to perform at your usual level!" This calm and considerate warmth allowed Wen-chun to perform steadily.
Taitung University stated that in addition to Tseng Wen-chun's brilliant performance, the Taitung University gymnastics team also demonstrated strong combat power. Huang Yen-chang in the open men's group won a bronze medal in the pommel horse. The judo team also performed excellently, with Sun Li-wei winning a gold medal in the open men's 81kg class, Chan Yu-ching winning a silver medal in the open women's 52kg class, and Lin Ching-hsiang winning a bronze medal in the open men's 66kg class. Chiang Chieh-ju of the wrestling team won a bronze medal in the open men's freestyle.
Hu Yung-chieh of the weightlifting team won a bronze medal in the open men's 110kg class; Hsu Chiao-chun of the boxing team won a bronze medal in the open men's 55kg class. Wu Meng-chieh of the swimming team placed in the top 8 in the general women's 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke events. Chuang Yi-ting won a bronze medal in the track and field open women's heptathlon. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150507
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