Hsu An-chin Elected Chairman of Chinese Taipei Badminton Association, Aims to Deepen Grassroots Badminton

(CNA, Reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, 18th) The Chinese Taipei Badminton Association recently completed its election, and Hsu An-chin was elected as the new chairman. He stated that in the future, he will continue to enhance international competitiveness while also deepening grassroots badminton and promoting sports for all.

The Chinese Taipei Badminton Association completed the election process for its 15th chairman, and board of directors and supervisors. The outgoing chairman, Chang Kuo-tso, said in his speech that he was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Taiwan's badminton over the past eight years, allowing the association to continue promoting its affairs, domestic and international competitions, and player development, and witnessing Taiwan's badminton achieve outstanding results on the international stage.

The new chairman, 70-year-old Hsu An-chin, has long been involved in the development of sports in Taiwan. He has served as the vice president of the Sports Federation of the Republic of China, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Taekwondo Association, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Bodybuilding and Fitness Association, and is the current chairman of the Chinese Taipei Equestrian Association.

Hsu An-chin stated that in recent years, Taiwanese badminton has continued to achieve brilliant results in international competitions. Not only has it shown competitiveness in the Olympics, Asian Games, and World Tour, but it has also driven the rapid growth of badminton's popularity among the public, making badminton one of the most influential sports in Taiwan.

Hsu An-chin emphasized that in the future, the association will not only actively seek to host and increase the number of international competitions to enhance the international visibility of Taiwanese badminton, but will also plan more international referee and coach seminars and exchanges to strengthen the cultivation of professional talent and international integration. At the same time, it will continue to promote the sport of badminton, increase public participation and social attention, and create a more complete and sound development environment for badminton. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150518