Taiwan Athletics Open canceled due to budget holdupStaff writer, with CNAThis year’s Taiwan Athletics Open, which typically draws top international athletes, has been canceled ahead of its June schedule, as funding for the Ministry of Sports has not yet cleared the legislature, the organizing body said on Wednesday. All registration fees would be fully reimbursed, the Chinese Taipei Athletics Association (CTAA) said in a statement, apologizing for any inconvenience. Runners compete in the men’s 200m dash at the Taiwan Athletics Open in New Taipei City on May 28, 2023. Photo: Chen Chih-chu, Taipei TimesAsked about the cancelation of the Taiwan Athletics Open, Minister of Sports Lee Yang (李洋) yesterday said that his ministry would use its sports fund, which supports athlete development and international competitions, to provide continued assistance to the association. The Taiwan Athletics Open, an annual event inaugurated in 1973, typically provides a rare opportunity for local athletes to compete against international talent on home turf.

Source: Taipei Times April 09, 2026 17:16 UTC