Lin Hua-wei confirms interest in leading Baseball Association of Taiwan

Lin Hua-wei, vice chairman of the Chinese Taipei Baseball Association (CTBA), has confirmed his interest in succeeding Ku Chung-liang as the association's chairman. The leadership transition is expected to occur in September after the Asian Games in Nagoya.

Ku Chung-liang, who also serves as the chairman of the CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd., has held the CTBA chairmanship since being elected in May 2018 and subsequently re-elected in 2022. However, regulations stipulated by Article 39 of the "National Sports Act" limit the chairperson of specific sports organizations to one re-election. His second term concludes this year, necessitating a new election.

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As someone who has played baseball since childhood and is a baseball person, it would be a good thing to have the opportunity to serve everyone.

"As someone who has played baseball since childhood and is a baseball person, it would be a good thing to have the opportunity to serve everyone," Lin stated. He emphasized his willingness to contest the position but acknowledged the electoral process. "But after all, it is an election, and the system must be respected. I don't know what the outcome will be."

Speculation about potential successors has circulated since early this year, with former Minister of Economic Affairs Kuo Chih-hui also mentioned as a possible candidate. As the election timeline approaches, Lin has emerged as a strong contender for the CTBA's top leadership role.

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But after all, it is an election, and the system must be respected. I don't know what the outcome will be.