The "Mega Mini Baseball" Spring National Finals kicks off today, with a promise of over 200 teams participating. The stadium event is no longer a dream.
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The 2025 Mega Bank Mini Baseball Spring Tournament National Finals will be held on April 5 and 6 at the Taoyuan Qingpu Baseball Field, attracting 5 U8 teams and 8 U10 teams to participate. Mega Bank Chairman Dong Ruibin stated in his opening speech that if the number of participating teams exceeds 200, they will seek indoor venues for the competition, allowing the children to enjoy baseball in a comfortable environment. This tournament has reached a historical high in scale, with a total of 37 participating teams. The championship of the U10 home run contest was awarded to Cai Kaixia from Taichung Beishi Thunder. During the event, former Chinatrust Brothers pitcher Guan Dayuan also appeared as a coach for Qingpu Elementary School and shared his expertise.
The Mega Bank Mini Baseball Spring National Championship officially kicked off at the Qingpu Baseball Field, taking place on April 5 and 6, attracting 5 U8 (under 8 years old) and 8 U10 (under 10 years old) teams to participate. The chairman stated in his opening speech that if the number of participating teams exceeds 200 in the future, they will consider holding the competition in an indoor facility.
The opening ceremony was held at 9 AM on the 5th, with many distinguished guests in attendance, including the chairman of Mega Bank and official representatives from the Chinese Baseball Association. The chairman mentioned the outstanding performance of the Chinese team in recent years, which has made the people proud, and emphasized that baseball should be rooted in youth. Last year, they promised to donate 1,300 sets of mini baseball equipment to encourage more children to engage in this sport.
In the light rain, the chairman reiterated his promise that if the number of participating teams exceeds 200, he will seek an indoor environment to hold the competition, allowing children to enjoy the games more comfortably. The president of the Chinese Mini Baseball Association also mentioned that holding mini baseball events in large venues is not impossible, detailing that this year the number of participating teams has reached a new high, increasing from 20 last year to 37 teams, representing a growth of over 180%.
Cai Kaixia from Taichung Beishi Royal Knights shone in the U10 home run contest, ultimately winning the championship, with the coach praising his athletic talent and versatility. Additionally, a 7-year-old member from the good baseball hippo team also hit a home run in their first game, showcasing his potential. Former Chinatrust Brothers player Guan Dayuan served as a coach at Qingpu Elementary School and held a floral workshop on site, sharing his expertise and allowing more children to experience the joy of different sports.
With the flourishing development of community baseball, the sports environment has gradually improved, allowing current children to enjoy the fun of baseball and experience a diverse sporting lifestyle.