Skateboarding" Won 2 silver medals at the Asian Games, but when will Taiwan have an international standard skatepark? Li Yang responded

Li Yang. (File photo)

[Reporter Lu Yangxuan/Report from Taipei] 12-year-old Ku Yongyan and 14-year-old Lin Yifan respectively won silver medals in men's and women's park skateboarding at this year's Nagoya Asian Games, bringing a historic breakthrough to Taiwan's skateboarding project. However, Taiwan still does not have an international standard skatepark. In this regard, Li Yang said that after the relevant plans are reviewed, he will actively contact the local government.

Li Yangjin attended the 2nd plenary meeting of the Education and Culture Committee of the 6th Session of the 11th Legislative Yuan to prepare for the review of the "Draft Amendment to the National Sports Law". Legislator Wu Peiyijin said during the inquiry that the parents of both skaters are very supportive this time. Because Taiwan does not have international standard venues, it is often necessary to go abroad for training, which is very costly. Many potential skaters may not have such resources and will not have such opportunities. Therefore, it is very important for Taiwan to have an international standard skatepark first.

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Regarding whether Taiwan can be promised to have an international standard skatepark as soon as possible, Li Yang responded that the current optimization plan also includes international standard extreme sports venues for skateboarding venues. The subsidy amount is 200 million yuan, and will be reviewed and approved based on the local government's proposals.

Li Yang admitted that there is currently no proposal from the local government. Wu Peiyi said that he hopes that the Sports Department can actively contact the local government. "I hope there will be a time, such as six months or three months, to proactively contact and make progress." Li Yang responded that after the optimization plan is revised, he will actively contact the local government.