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Taipei on the Global Sports Stage
Taipei is dedicated to fostering a vibrant spor ts also served as one of the host stadiums for the 2024
culture by encouraging public participation through WBSC Premier 12 and 2025 WBCQ, giving Taiwanese
international events. The annual Taipei Marathon has fans the opportunity to witness elite teams compete
become a renowned event in the global road-running on home turf and experience the thrill of world-class
community, with the number of participants increasing baseball competition.
year after year. The race route passes several of
Taipei’s major landmarks and has been awarded the Building on this momentum, Taipei continues to
Gold Label certification by World Athletics , highlighting strengthen its international sporting presence. The
its international prestige. In 2024, the Taipei Marathon World Masters Games 2025 is held in Taipei & New
attracted nearly 28,000 runners from 55 countries, Taipei City, setting a new milestone for international
infusing the city with energy and a dynamic spirit of sporting events in Taiwan. The Games attract more
movement. than 25,000 athletes from over 60 countries and
emphasize “lifelong competition” and “sport for all,”
In par ticular, the Taipei Dome has emerged as a welcoming participants of all ages and backgrounds on
top venue for international baseball tournaments. a global stage where everyone can shine.
Following the 2023 Asian Baseball Championship, it
