Chang Chu-han to lead Taiwan's Canoe Slalom team to Nagoya Asian Games after securing full qualification spots
The Taiwanese Canoe Slalom team has secured the maximum number of participation spots for the Nagoya Asian Games, led by defending champion Chang Chu-han, also known as "Zhu-pai." The team is scheduled to travel to the US in June for the World Championships as a final sprint before the Asian Games, aiming for excellent results.
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Central News Agency, Taipei, 16th - The Chinese Taipei Canoe Association announced today that the Taiwanese Canoe Slalom team has secured a full slate of participation tickets for the Nagoya Asian Games. The team will be led by defending champion Chang Chu-han, nicknamed "Zhu-pai." They are scheduled to travel to the United States in June to participate in the World Championships for a final push towards the Asian Games.
The Nagoya Asian Games will be held in Japan in September. The Chinese Taipei Canoe Association stated that each country can send a maximum of three male and three female athletes to participate in the canoe slalom events, with the choice of K1 or C1 events decided by the participating country. The sports department also stipulated that athletes must rank in the top four at the Asian Championships to qualify for the Asian Games.
At the Asian Canoe Slalom Championships held in May, the Taiwanese team delivered an outstanding performance. The women's team was led by the previous Hangzhou Asian Games gold medalist Chang Chu-han, joined by Wu Ting-yi, who won silver in the women's K1, and Chung Yu-han, who also won silver in the C1 event.
In the men's division, Liao Li-hung won a bronze medal in the men's K1, while Wu Jung-cheng and Chang Fu-hua secured a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, in the men's C1, successfully qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games. Additionally, Lai Kuan-chieh, who won gold in the men's canoe sprint 1000m single paddle at the last Hangzhou Asian Games, has also confirmed his spot for the Nagoya Asian Games.
Liu Chang-hung, Deputy Secretary-General of the Canoe Association, told the Central News Agency that the National Canoe Slalom Championships will be held on May 24th and 25th to help athletes adjust their condition. Afterward, they will travel to the United States in June to participate in the World Championships as a final preparation for the Nagoya Asian Games.
Liu added that he recently led the team to Japan for the Nagoya Asian Games test event, but it was unfortunately canceled due to weather. He mentioned that the organizers might change the venue, so they hope to confirm the final venue after the World Championships and travel to Japan again to acclimate in advance. He also pointed out that the new event, Kayak Cross, is a key focus for winning medals at this year's Asian Games, so related facilities have been set up for athletes to simulate competition scenarios. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150516
The Nagoya Asian Games will be held in Japan in September. The Chinese Taipei Canoe Association stated that each country can send a maximum of three male and three female athletes to participate in the canoe slalom events, with the choice of K1 or C1 events decided by the participating country. The sports department also stipulated that athletes must rank in the top four at the Asian Championships to qualify for the Asian Games.
At the Asian Canoe Slalom Championships held in May, the Taiwanese team delivered an outstanding performance. The women's team was led by the previous Hangzhou Asian Games gold medalist Chang Chu-han, joined by Wu Ting-yi, who won silver in the women's K1, and Chung Yu-han, who also won silver in the C1 event.
In the men's division, Liao Li-hung won a bronze medal in the men's K1, while Wu Jung-cheng and Chang Fu-hua secured a silver medal and fourth place, respectively, in the men's C1, successfully qualifying for the Nagoya Asian Games. Additionally, Lai Kuan-chieh, who won gold in the men's canoe sprint 1000m single paddle at the last Hangzhou Asian Games, has also confirmed his spot for the Nagoya Asian Games.
Liu Chang-hung, Deputy Secretary-General of the Canoe Association, told the Central News Agency that the National Canoe Slalom Championships will be held on May 24th and 25th to help athletes adjust their condition. Afterward, they will travel to the United States in June to participate in the World Championships as a final preparation for the Nagoya Asian Games.
Liu added that he recently led the team to Japan for the Nagoya Asian Games test event, but it was unfortunately canceled due to weather. He mentioned that the organizers might change the venue, so they hope to confirm the final venue after the World Championships and travel to Japan again to acclimate in advance. He also pointed out that the new event, Kayak Cross, is a key focus for winning medals at this year's Asian Games, so related facilities have been set up for athletes to simulate competition scenarios. (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150516