Dajia Mazu Cup Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball to Start on May 13, Oh Sadaharu Sends Blessings
The Dajia Mazu Cup Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament will kick off on May 13. Oh Sadaharu sent a video message to encourage the players and expressed his hopes for the development of Taiwanese baseball. This tournament also serves as a qualifier for the PONY Palma-level Asia-Pacific regional championship.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taichung, 11th) The Dajia Mazu Cup Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament held its opening press conference today. Oh Sadaharu sent a blessing via video, stating that it was an immense honor to have a tournament named after him for 35 years, and he felt the passion and progress of Taiwanese baseball. He believes that "Taiwanese teams can truly win a world championship."
The Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament serves as the domestic selection competition for the PONY (Palomino League, 17-18 age group) Asia-Pacific Youth Baseball Championship. The championship team will represent their county or city in the Asia-Pacific competition held in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting June 23, vying for a spot in the US World Series. This year, county and city representative teams can register to participate as a single team or an all-star combined team.
A total of 17 teams are participating in this edition. Games will commence on May 13 in Taichung, Kaohsiung, and other locations. The preliminary round will be divided into two groups, adopting a double-elimination system. The champion is expected to be determined on the 21st, with last year's champion, New Taipei City, aiming for a consecutive title.
"World Home Run King" Oh Sadaharu sent his blessings via video. In the video, he mentioned that it has been 35 years since a tournament was named after him, which he considers a tremendous honor. He recalled that in his youth, Taiwanese high school players were very strong and often won in US competitions. He observed that Taiwanese baseball has become much stronger recently during the World Baseball Classic.
Oh Sadaharu also mentioned that the passion of Taiwanese people for baseball is evident. As long as they maintain this belief, he trusts that Taiwanese baseball can become even stronger. With this belief, he hopes that the players participating in the Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament will continue to work hard on their baseball journey, always carrying the belief that they can win all games in the Classic. "Taiwanese baseball can truly win a world championship. I hope everyone strives towards this goal. Go for it!"
Secretary-General Lin Tsung-cheng of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association stated at today's opening ceremony that Taiwan began participating in PONY Palomino League events in 2005, winning 6 championships in 14 appearances. Last year, the New Taipei City representative team won the championship, and he hopes that with the support of Dajia Jenn Lann Temple this year, and Mazu's blessing, they can successfully win the championship again.
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple began sponsoring youth baseball this year. Chairman Yen Ching-piao stated that Dajia Jenn Lann Temple is very willing to help baseball because it is the national sport and a national treasure. "Cultivating young people to play baseball well is also a responsibility. We wish everyone who goes out to compete, with Mazu's blessing, they can surely achieve their best results and bring back the championship." (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, Taichung, 11th) The Dajia Mazu Cup Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament held its opening press conference today. Oh Sadaharu sent a blessing via video, stating that it was an immense honor to have a tournament named after him for 35 years, and he felt the passion and progress of Taiwanese baseball. He believes that "Taiwanese teams can truly win a world championship."
The Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament serves as the domestic selection competition for the PONY (Palomino League, 17-18 age group) Asia-Pacific Youth Baseball Championship. The championship team will represent their county or city in the Asia-Pacific competition held in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting June 23, vying for a spot in the US World Series. This year, county and city representative teams can register to participate as a single team or an all-star combined team.
A total of 17 teams are participating in this edition. Games will commence on May 13 in Taichung, Kaohsiung, and other locations. The preliminary round will be divided into two groups, adopting a double-elimination system. The champion is expected to be determined on the 21st, with last year's champion, New Taipei City, aiming for a consecutive title.
"World Home Run King" Oh Sadaharu sent his blessings via video. In the video, he mentioned that it has been 35 years since a tournament was named after him, which he considers a tremendous honor. He recalled that in his youth, Taiwanese high school players were very strong and often won in US competitions. He observed that Taiwanese baseball has become much stronger recently during the World Baseball Classic.
Oh Sadaharu also mentioned that the passion of Taiwanese people for baseball is evident. As long as they maintain this belief, he trusts that Taiwanese baseball can become even stronger. With this belief, he hopes that the players participating in the Oh Sadaharu Youth Baseball Tournament will continue to work hard on their baseball journey, always carrying the belief that they can win all games in the Classic. "Taiwanese baseball can truly win a world championship. I hope everyone strives towards this goal. Go for it!"
Secretary-General Lin Tsung-cheng of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association stated at today's opening ceremony that Taiwan began participating in PONY Palomino League events in 2005, winning 6 championships in 14 appearances. Last year, the New Taipei City representative team won the championship, and he hopes that with the support of Dajia Jenn Lann Temple this year, and Mazu's blessing, they can successfully win the championship again.
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple began sponsoring youth baseball this year. Chairman Yen Ching-piao stated that Dajia Jenn Lann Temple is very willing to help baseball because it is the national sport and a national treasure. "Cultivating young people to play baseball well is also a responsibility. We wish everyone who goes out to compete, with Mazu's blessing, they can surely achieve their best results and bring back the championship." (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150511
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