Kaohsiung Sports Federation Chairman Xu Wenzong died of illness at the age of 72

It was reported that Xu Wenzong, chairman of the Kaohsiung City Sports Federation and former sports development director of the Kaohsiung City Government, died of illness on the evening of the 21st at the age of 72. He had also served as the principal of many schools. The news of his death shocked the sports, education and political circles of Kaohsiung.

Xu Wenzong graduated from the Education Department of National Chengchi University with a bachelor's and master's degree, and a doctorate in education from Normal University. He has served as the principal of Nanzi High School, Xinzhuang High School, Zhongzheng High School, and other schools in Kaohsiung City, and the chief secretary of the Gao City Education Bureau. In February 2020, during the term of Mayor Han Guoyu, Xu Wenzong took over as the director of sports development. In August of the same year, the Kaohsiung City Sports Association was restructured into the Sports Federation and won the first chairmanship.

Friends recalled that Chairman Xu had swelling in his feet during the seventh month of the lunar calendar this year. He initially thought he had accidentally sprained his foot and ignored it. Later, he developed a suspected hepatic coma. Friends advised him to undergo further examinations. It is reported that he later found a tumor and cancer.

A few days ago, his health took a turn for the worse and he was hospitalized for emergency treatment. After more than 10 days of rescue, Chairman Xu Wenzong still did not escape the clutches of the disease. He passed away at 9:50 pm on the 21st, which made his relatives and friends sad and regretful.

People in the Kaohsiung sports community said that Chairman Xu Wenzong was gentle and steady, with excellent coordination and communication skills. He especially loved sports. During his tenure as president, he continued to promote various sports competitions and activities, while standing on the front line to fight for the rights of players and coaches. His death will be a major loss to the Kaohsiung sports community.