10 Counties and Cities Honored in the 2025 Taiwan iSports 2.0 Program as Participation Surpasses 2.5 Million
The Sports for All Agency (the Agency) of the Ministry of Sports (MOS) held the “Taiwan iSports 2.0 Program – 2025 Outstanding Counties and Cities Award Ceremony and 2026 Central Guidance and Local Review Mechanism Briefing” on January 28. The event was hosted by the Agency Director-General Fang Jui-Wen, who presented awards to 10 outstanding counties and cities and 8 outstanding assistants, recognizing the excellent achievements of local governments in promoting sports for all and the dedicated service of program staff.
Director-General Fang stated that the development of sports relies not only on continuous investment from central government, but also on long-term efforts and joint participation by municipal and county governments as well as civil society. According to the MOS 2025 Sports Participation Survey, the proportion of people in Taiwan meeting the “7333 regular exercise standard” has reached 35.6%, the highest since 2014 and marking five consecutive years of growth. Under the 2025 Taiwan iSports 2.0 Program, more than 35,000 sporting events were organized, attracting over 2.5 million people, surpassing participation levels in previous years. This shows that sports are gradually becoming part of people’s everyday life.
The 10 counties and cities receiving the Outstanding Performance Award are: New Taipei City, Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Yilan County, Nantou County, Chiayi County, Pingtung County, Keelung City, Hsinchu City, and Chiayi City. The eight Outstanding County/City Assistants recognized are: Duan Wei-Yuan, Hong Yu-Cheng, Hsieh Chiung-Hui, Wu Ting-An, Fan Yu-Lun, Kuo Bao-Ying, Huang Sheng-Hsuan, and Sung Wan-Chu.
Local governments across Taiwan demonstrated diverse achievements in promoting sports for all. New Taipei City Government expanded Taiwan iSports activities to all administrative districts and introduced mobile courses for women, the general public, and people with disabilities to enhance participation. Taipei City Government integrated resources from industry, government, and academia, combining distinctive sports venue renovations with the U-Sport mechanism to create a high-quality sports environment. Taoyuan City Government developed signature events such as marathons, water sports, and cycling by blending competitive, recreational, and fun elements. Yilan County Government promoted activities under the vision of building a “paradise for land and water sports,” while Nantou County Government integrated tourism resources to encourage participation among the active-aging generation and foster an inclusive, livable city. Chiayi County Government combined sports, culture, and tourism to showcase local achievements in sports promotion. Pingtung County Government extended programs into Indigenous communities, integrating mountain and coastal landscapes with farming villages, fishing communities, and Hakka culture to shape a sports city rich in southern Taiwan characteristics. Keelung City Government leveraged its marine environment and coastline to promote water sports and encourage closer connections with the ocean. Hsinchu City Government promoted a green sports lifestyle through online activity tracking, enabling residents to participate anytime and anywhere. Meanwhile, Chiayi City Government integrated cross-sector activities that stimulate tourism and business opportunities while highlighting the city’s unique appeal.
The Agency noted that with social changes and growing public awareness of health, sports have evolved from a leisure activity into an important means of improving health and quality of life. Promoting sports for all is not only a personal health choice but also a key foundation for national public health governance. The Agency will continue assisting local governments in improving sports environments, narrowing the gap in sports resources between urban and rural areas, and increasing participation in sports. The Taiwan iSports 2.0 Program will gradually evolve into a new medium- and long-term initiative, ensuring that sports for all becomes a natural part of everyday life in Taiwan through central policy guidance and proactive local implementation.