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2023/1/17
Nanhua University 2nd Place in the University Baseball League Competition Best Results in the History of NHU
The Nanhua University Baseball Team, which was formed only seven years ago, competed in the finals of the University Baseball League (UBL) for the first time this year. In the finals on January 15, the UBL finals extended into 11 innings, in which the Nanhua team lost 5:6 to claim second place. This phenomenal accomplishment, which is the best result ever achieved by our baseball team, shows the determination of Nanhua’s baseball team. It is an achievement that all members of the University are immensely proud of. On January 17, upon the return of the baseball team to campus, President Tsong-Ming Lin, Vice President Hui-Kai, Vice President Chen-Chang Lin, Vice President Kun-Chong Li were all present to welcome them and show their appreciation for the exceptional performance on the field. Venerable Chue-Yu, the representative of the board of trustee, also congratulated the team on behalf of Fo Guang Shan.
The Nanhua University Baseball Team had lost six consecutive games in the league games, ending up ranking 13th out of 16 teams. After words of encouragement from Venerable Master Hsing-Yun and guidance from team coach Zhong-Nan Tsai, the team managed to win a series of games to qualify for the quarterfinals. The team then qualified for the semifinals after completing 5 wins and 2 losses. In the semifinals, the Nanhua team managed to beat one of the favorites – National Taiwan Sport University – to enter the finals. In the finals, the Nanhua Baseball Team was locked in a fierce battle against the team from National Taiwan University of Sport that lasted 11 innings. In the end, Nanhua came second in the finals, but was no doubt the dark horse of the competition. In the semifinals and finals, President Lin, Vice President Lin, faculty, and staff members attended the games to show their support.
Venerable Chue-Yu said: “The Nanhua Baseball Team is not only skillful, they also put a lot of emphasis on work ethic and team work. The team is an embodiment of the Three Acts of Goodness, which sets them apart from their competitors”. The achievement of the Nanhua Baseball Team at the UBL competition was widely reported in the media. It was also an opportunity for the public to gain a better insight of Venerable Master Hsing-Yun’s philosophy on the teachings of Buddhism through sports, and the meaning behind the saying: ‘Stay True to Your Original Aspiration. It is an honor and privilege for members of Fo Guang Shan and Nanhua University to support such a great sport team. We wish the Nanhua Baseball Team all the best as they strive in their goal to become champions in the future.
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