New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi honors student athletes and volunteers

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi held ceremonies to recognize significant achievements in local youth sports and community service.

In a municipal meeting, the Mayor awarded 200,000 TWD in training funds to the Zhuwei High School men's rugby team and the Xingwu High School women's football team. Both teams secured national championships with undefeated records. The rugby team's success was attributed to the integration of sports science and international exchanges, while the football team was praised for their resilience and teamwork during challenging weather conditions.

Additionally, Mayor Hou honored the recipients of the 16th Jinzhi Awards, recognizing outstanding volunteers and service teams. The awards included special contribution honors, elderly service awards, and the newly established youth service awards. The ceremony highlighted the diverse impact of volunteers across sectors such as healthcare, social welfare, and education, noting that New Taipei City's volunteer network exceeds 190,000 individuals contributing millions of service hours annually.