Today (Nov 27), Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend®) held its 9th annual "Transcend Rural Baseball Seed Program" training camp at De-Yin Elementary School in New Taipei City. This year's event featured two players from the Taiwan Women's National Baseball Team, Chen Hsiao-Mei and Chen Chi-Jung, as coaches. They provided professional instruction and shared their competitive experiences with the young athletes, inspiring them to embrace the passion and perseverance that defines baseball.
Cultivating Baseball Talent to Nurture Future National Stars
From 2014 to 2021, Transcend Information generously supported the Black Panther National High School Baseball Championship. Many of the high school players sponsored during this period have gone on to become national-level athletes, with some representing Taiwan as members of the Chinese Taipei team that won the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12 Championship this year, bringing pride to the nation.
Transcend has actively invested in the development of youth baseball in Taiwan, launching the Rural Baseball Seed Program in 2015. The initiative has expanded to 13 counties and cities, sponsoring 28 youth baseball teams and hosting eight baseball camps with over 600 participants. Through ongoing equipment donations and skill development, Transcend has created opportunities for students in rural areas to pursue their dreams, even in resource-limited environments. This year, Transcend further expanded its outreach, donating baseball gear and uniforms to De-Yin Elementary School in New Taipei City, Hsing Lung Primary School in Hsinchu County, and Denan Elementary School in Tainan City. These contributions will help improve their sports resources and create a better environment for rural children to grow up in.
Supporting Girls' Baseball: TongXiao Elementary School's Success Story
Since 2022, Transcend has also supported the development of girls' youth baseball in Taiwan by inviting women's national baseball players to coach at these camps and creating training programs tailored specifically for girls. This initiative aims to build girls' confidence and provide an outlet for self-expression on the field. In 2023, the baseball camp at TongXiao Elementary School in Miaoli yielded impressive results: the school's team won the championship in the girls' division of the Elementary School Baseball League, marking their first title in team history. They also made a memorable debut at the Williamsport National Team Trials, impressing opponents with their outstanding skills. With Transcend's support, the TongXiao team trained with confidence and achieved exceptional results.
Taiwan's national baseball team made history by winning its first WBSC Premier12 gold medal on November 24. This historic moment inspires the younger generation to boldly pursue their dreams. While the national team gave their all on the world stage, Transcend has been actively supporting grassroots baseball in Taiwan, demonstrating its commitment to corporate social responsibility. As one of Taiwan's top 25 international brands, Transcend is committed to innovation and 100% Taiwan-based R&D and manufacturing. The company actively participates in public welfare initiatives to support youth sports in Taiwan, including sponsoring the High School Student Sports League for 13 consecutive years. Looking ahead, Transcend will continue to promote the Rural Baseball Program, working with communities across Taiwan to sustain baseball enthusiasm and enable more rising stars to write new chapters in Taiwan's international baseball legacy.