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The Taiwan team left for Japan to compete in the 2026 Asian Professional Baseball Championship this morning. Captain Guo Tianxin and head coach Gao Zhigang were interviewed by the media at Taoyuan Airport to express their expectations and preparations for the game.
[Reporter Gong Naijie/Taoyuan Airport Report] The Taiwanese team set off for the 2026 Asian Professional Baseball Championship this morning. Many fans came to Taoyuan Airport to see off the Taiwanese team early in the morning. Captain Guo Tianxin said bluntly, "I am very happy to see the fans coming here so early. We are ready and will definitely use the hard work of young people to achieve good results."
Gao Zhigang, the head coach of the Taiwanese team in the AFC Champions League, said that from the training camp, the players have been reminded to show the vitality of young people and not prepare or compete with a learning mentality. "I hope they will face the game with a 100% mentality of winning or losing."
It is the first time for many young players to play in the Tokyo Dome. Tsuna believes that it is a very new stadium for them. "But Taiwan also has a dome. Some past experiences will help them to some extent. The coach will also remind them of the difference between the East Dome and the Big Dome. I believe that as professional players, they can adapt quickly."
Lin Yueping, the head coach of the Taiwanese team in the 2023 Classic, also appeared at Taoyuan Airport this morning. Mr. Gang said, "Thank you to my former partners in the national team. I hope to use their strength to face the game together. Thank you for their support!"
The Taiwanese team left for Japan this morning.

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