So that’s what that structure next to Daan sports center is for…
It’s a long read, but despite Mayor Ko’s, I don’t give af attitude towards his decisions and just does what he wants. I think he’s done a pretty damn good job in promoting active life in the city.
The Summer Universiade, which ranks as the second-largest multisport event in the world, exceeded only by only the Summer Olympics, will be the first large-scale international athletic competition that Taiwan has ever hosted.
That’s pretty damn legit if you ask me.
I don’t really follow international sports where it’s country vs country, but if tickets are not that expensive, I would really like to go attend a game or two. It would be cool to see the atmosphere and also say that I participated in a historical moment in Taiwan/Taipei.
Curious as to what the athlete village will be used for after the games end too.
Lower chance of athletic bearded men, in the summer. Sorry Icon.
The latest…
I had no clue Mayor Ko was the deciding factor in whether the Chinese Taipei or the ROC flag was to be used by spectators at the games in August…?
The city reiterated its position after a question-and-answer session at the Taipei City Council in which Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) responded “yes” when he was asked by independent Councilor Tung Chung-yen (童仲彥) if it would be acceptable for spectators to bring the Republic of Taiwan Flag designed by pro-independence supporters.
Got some nice renovated facilities out of it. Mostly in Taioei where they already have very nice sports facilities of course.
Glad they didn’t waste billions like the olympics.
I don’t see anything very interesting for me but I’ll have a look…maybe something for the kids…I’ve competed in international student competitive events before. Big twiddly-dee.
Locals will get all excited cos there has NEVER been an international event like this before here!! Supposedly they have it planned out pretty well.
Well, they only had to build 6 new venues -and they only royally scre**** up with Taipei Dome. However, the rest are ready. Refurbished, redesigned, repurposed, all done.
800NT for the cheapest ticket at Taipei Staidum (track next to Taipei Arena) is pretty good deal for A-lin and Wang Leehom performance AND to be a part of Taiwan history!
Since (I think) the opening ceremony is the first of it’s kind in Taiwan, no one can really tell you if it’s worth it or not. If you don’t like it, no harm done since it’s not like 800NT puts a hole in your wallet.
However, based on the two a-list mando pop singers, 800NT a ticket is worth every penny. These two have sell out crowds wherever they go in Taiwan. Wang Leehom also sells out major stadiums in China where tickets are not cheap for a nose bleeder. Totally understand if you don’t follow the singers, but definitely worth considering due to the fact that this is a moment in Taipei/Taiwan history.
I’m curious, @hansioux can you verify this? Has their been any other international sporting tournament of this magnitude in Taiwan before?
Finally finding some stuff related to how many athletes are coming:
Argentina participará en 15 disciplinas con una delegación de más de 200 personas de 7 provincias Será la delegación más numerosa de la historia de nuestro país en un evento deportivo universitario de estas características.
Argentina is bringing 200 athletes. They will certainly attract some support from the locals who lived in Argentina, like, several thousands.
TORONTO (U SPORTS) – U SPORTS announced Tuesday 393 Canadians will be heading to the 2017 Summer Universiade, Aug. 19-30 in Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
As previously announced, the Canadian delegation includes five teams selected and managed exclusively in-house by U SPORTS, while all remaining teams are managed by their respective National Sport Organizations (NSOs). The 393-member delegation includes 276 athletes, 114 mission and support staff, and three referees in 16 sports.
“We are extremely proud of all of our Canadian university student-athletes and staff representing Team Canada at the 2017 Summer Universiade,” said Lisette Johnson-Stapley, Chief Sport Officer at U SPORTS. “The FISU Games are the second-largest multi-sport event in the world next to the Summer Olympics, providing a natural high-performance international pathway. At the Rio 2016 Games, 56 former Universiade participants competed, bringing home nine medals. One year later, we are looking forward to the next generation of Olympic stars making their mark in Taipei - the experience and memories they will take away will be life-changing.”.
I believe sports in those games were not competed in the Olympics, whereas Universiade is? Not sure, but you do make a valid point that the opening ceremony isn’t a first of it’s kind…but it will be my first
Makes me remember that film, Hear Me, Eddie Peng and Ivy Chen are in.
