Taichung hosts international basketball and pickleball tournaments

Taichung is hosting several major sporting events, including the Yema Cup International Basketball Invitational and the 2026 Taichung International Pickleball Open. The basketball tournament features approximately 1,300 players from 85 teams, including participants from Singapore and Indonesia, across various age groups and skill levels.

The pickleball tournament attracts competitors from 10 different countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. Winners in the MiLP team competition can earn wildcards for the 2027 American minor league tournament. The event also includes a health market and an industry forum focused on AI technology and sports tourism.

Additionally, the 40th Lanqing Double Tenth Ball Games was held to celebrate National Day, bringing together Lanyu residents living in Taiwan for basketball and volleyball competitions to strengthen community ties and cultural identity.