Taiwanese golfer Wang Weixuan tied for first place in the second round of the Asian Games in Nagoya

Wang Weixuan. (File photo, provided by the Sanshang Masters Tournament)

[Special Correspondent Nian Miaoyun/Nagoya Report] Taiwanese golfer Wang Weixuan performed stably in the second round of the Asian Games in Nagoya today. He shot 66 and tied for first place with Chinese player Ding Wenyi with a total score of 131.

Taiwan’s men’s golf team consists of Chien Shih-chang, Hong Chien-yao and Wang Weixuan. Hong Chien-yao won the bronze medal last time, while Chien Shih-chang will not compete in the Asian Games again for the first time in 20 years.

Wang Weixuan participated in the Asian Games for the third time this time. He performed well in the first round and temporarily ranked first with a score of 65. He played steadily in the second round, catching 5 birdies and 1 bogey. He paid the card with 66 and tied for the lead with a total of 131.

As for other Taiwanese players, Zhan Shichang performed a falcon show today. In addition to scoring an eagle and catching two birdies, he unfortunately suffered a bogey and surrendered a 67. He rose to tied for 12th with a total score of 138. Hong Jianyao encountered some turbulence in this round. Although he scored 4 birdies, he suffered a double bogey and a bogey. He paid the card with 69 and was temporarily tied for 27th with a total of 141. Taiwan's men's team currently ranks fourth.

Regarding today's performance, Wang Weixuan said, "I feel pretty good today. Although I encountered a little trouble with my tee shot on the first hole and hit the right side, I completed a very beautiful and excellent chip putt." He said that he liked the feeling of leading and felt very confident. "I had a great time with my teammates. We are going to have a good dinner tonight and continue this momentum into tomorrow."

Speaking of representing Taiwan in the Asian Games for the third time, Wang Weixuan said: "I actually don't feel any nervousness this week. I really enjoy this week and feel quite relaxed, because it is an honor to represent the country. It feels really good."