Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium reopens for 50th anniversary, Gao Hongan kicks off to welcome international exchange tournament

The Hsinchu City Government today held the "2026 Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium 50th Anniversary Exchange Competition and Opening Event" with the theme of "COMEBACK Bamboo Wind Revival".

The Hsinchu City Government today announced the “COMEBACK With the theme of "The Bamboo Wind Comes Back", the "2026 Hsinchu Municipal Baseball Stadium 50th Anniversary Exchange Game and Opening Event" was held. Mayor Gao Hong'an and fans witnessed the re-opening of this baseball stadium that carries the city's memory, and presided over the kick-off ceremony. She threw a strike in the first pitch, with the famous Japanese general Kawasaki Munenori as the batter and "Prince of the Forest" Zhang Taishan as the catcher. It kicked off the three-day international baseball exchange game and symbolized a new milestone for Hsinchu baseball.

Gao Hong'an pointed out that the re-opening not only symbolizes the update of the baseball stadium's physical facilities, but also represents the continuation and inheritance of Hsinchu's baseball culture. In order to welcome the 50th anniversary event, the city government has specially invited four teams, including Japan's Tochigi Golden Warriors, South Korea's Sangmu Phoenix, National Sports University and Hsinchu City Baseball Team, to start exciting exchange games for three consecutive days starting today. Among them, at 4 pm today, the Hsinchu City Baseball Team will face the Tochigi Golden Warriors of Japan. As the opening highlight event, fans can once again feel the excitement and emotion of watching the game at Hsinchu's home court.

Mayor Gao Hong'an explained that the Hsinchu City Baseball Team was formed this year, led by former Brother Elephants head coach Chen Ruizhen, and the coaching team also includes outstanding baseball talents such as Ni Fude and Lin Yihao. This exchange game is the team's first official game after its formation, and is of great commemorative significance. We also look forward to enhancing the players' practical experience through discussions and exchanges with international teams, and injecting new vitality into the development of Hsinchu baseball.

In addition to the exciting events, the opening event kicked off in the afternoon with "Electronic Music Goddess" Xie Jinyan riding an airplane-shaped electric car around the stadium and singing a passionate song. The history of Hsinchu baseball was reviewed through the opening time-lapse video, and many baseball figures with deep ties to Hsinchu were invited to participate in the event. During the game, enthusiastic cheerleading, fan interaction and lottery activities were arranged. After the game, Hyoyeon, a member of the well-known Korean girl group Girls' Generation, was invited to give a wonderful finale performance, allowing fans to enjoy a baseball carnival that combines sports, music and entertainment.