The evolution and development of baseball in taiwan

The purpose of this research is to study the historical background of baseball in Taiwan and to probe into its evolution and development. Through the collection of related information, analysis of related articles and the different stages in baseball history in Taiwan, this research is set to reveal that the baseball developments are, indeed, a part of the society, culture and life in Taiwan.
The important stages in the development of baseball in Taiwan are: 1) the sprouting stage (1898-1945)- baseball is the product left behind by the Japanese colonial settlers and it was already in its primitive development. The participants were mainly the Japanese, only a few Taiwanese were involved including the aborigines. In 1906, the first Taiwanese baseball team, the Kao-Sa or the Nen-Kao later called, started the leading trend in the baseball history. In 1931, Kano baseball team, teamed up by the Japanese, Taiwanese and the aborigines, the three-tribe combination, represented Taiwan for the first time and attended Japanese senior championship in Tokyo, the Kousien baseball championship, and came second. This glory has a great contribution towards the development of baseball in Taiwan. 2) The developing stage (1968)- after the Maple Leaf team defeated the Japanese; the tri-championship of Taiwanese baseball team started their step on the international game and this has aroused our national consciousness. This incredible achievement plays a meaningful role in the future of baseball in Taiwan. 3) The active period- in 1990 the establishment of the professional baseball league in Taiwan pushed this sport into a more professional stage. 4) Recognition by the society- 1992 Chinese Taipei baseball team got the silver medal of Olympic Barcelona and with the Maple Leaf fever, the society recognizes the importance of baseball. The rebirth of Taiwanese baseball- a gambling on professional baseball, the cheating and competition between the leagues hurt Taiwanese baseball greatly. But in 2003 when Taiwan gained qualification for next year’s Olympic game in Athens, the passion and excitement of the society has been awakened. The baseball world in Taiwan is looking forward to another baseball fever.
By looking back at the history and the development of baseball in Taiwan, fully understand its importance, we wish Taiwanese baseball future will go smoothly.
Keywords：Chinese Taipei、Baseball

References

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