26 World Record Holders Gather in Taipei for Mayor's Cup Speed Stacking Championship

Taipei is set to host the Mayor's Cup National Speed Stacking Championship, a significant event that will also serve as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming Asian Championships in November. Organized by the Chinese Speed Stacking Sports Promotion Association and the Taipei City Sports Association, the championship will bring together athletes from 12 cities across Taiwan.

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This year's Mayor's Cup is warming up for the Asian Championships, with 26 world record holders competing together.

The competition is distinguished by the presence of 26 world record holders, promising a display of elite skill that rivals international events. Notable participants include Sama Bashar, who holds 9 world records and the women's individual 3-3-3 world record at 1.463 seconds, and 9-year-old Lin Shiqi, who has already set 3 world records. Taipei's own Yan Cheng-you, a former world record holder in the 17-18 boys' 3-3-3 category, will also compete.

This year's championship holds particular importance as speed stacking has been officially incorporated into the emerging sports initiatives promoted by the Ministry of Education's Sports Administration. This recognition signals growing government support for the sport, which emphasizes speed, focus, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork, with hopes to attract more schools, families, and communities.

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This year is of great significance for Taiwan's speed stacking sport. Speed stacking has been officially included as an emerging sport item promoted by the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education.

For the national team preparing for the Asian Championships in Thailand, the Mayor's Cup offers a vital opportunity to fine-tune their performance and gain practical experience through high-intensity competition. The event will be live-streamed, featuring classic disciplines like 3-3-3, 3-6-3, and Cycle, as well as the highly anticipated Stack of Champions (SOC) challenge, where top individual and team performers will compete for the fastest times.

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The Mayor's Cup is not just a sport that competes for speed, but also suitable for all ages. We hope to promote speed stacking to more people through the event and continue to cultivate more outstanding athletes to stand on the international stage.