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EMBA Elites Compete in Charity Basketball Tournament

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The sixth Xingchuan Cup Public Welfare Basketball Invitational Tournament, organized by National Chung Hsing University's EMBA, featured nearly 400 EMBA elites from 14 universities competing.
  • The event included a 3x3 professional exhibition match and invited high school students to volunteer, fostering exchange and team spirit.
  • The tournament raised NT$1 million for the Christian Marjory Social Welfare Foundation's

The sixth Xingchuan Cup Public Welfare Basketball Invitational Tournament recently took place at National Chung Hsing University, drawing nearly 400 EMBA elites from 14 universities. Organized by the university's EMBA program and planned by its Black Panther Basketball Club, the event aimed to foster competition and charitable giving.

The tournament served as a high-intensity warm-up for the "EMBA National Basketball Championship" and a valuable intercollegiate exchange platform. This year, the organizing team enhanced the event by hiring professional referees and implementing real-time video recording and digital data systems, providing participants with a professional-level experience.

A major highlight was the unprecedented 3x3 professional exhibition match, featuring the renowned "Taichung December" and "Taichung Black Lightning" teams. Their performance captivated the audience and offered EMBA players a glimpse into the professional arena. The event also upheld its commitment to public welfare and youth development by inviting students from Hualien Haixing High School's basketball team to serve as volunteers, facilitating interaction between the students and senior participants.

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Embracing the spirit of "Public Welfare Xingchuan, Extraordinary Beginnings," the tournament integrated ESG principles. A partnership with the Christian Marjory Social Welfare Foundation saw the promotion of handcrafted gift boxes and products made by individuals with developmental disabilities. Furthermore, the EMBA Black Panther Basketball Club collectively donated NT$1 million to support the foundation's "Ark Project" in Changhua Erlin, aiming to aid in the construction of a sheltered workshop and vocational training center for 150 individuals with disabilities.

The event's success was bolstered by significant support from numerous sponsors, including the National Chung Hsing University EMBA Alumni Association, various corporate leaders, and professional teams. Their contributions were instrumental in concluding the sixth Xingchuan Cup, marking a new milestone for public welfare in EMBA basketball competitions nationwide.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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