In the end of May this year, four sports centers have been completed in Yunlin County, Chiayi County, Hsinchu County, and Lienchiang County.

In recent years, with the increasing awareness of health, the trend of exercising and fitness has been growing rapidly, leading to a yearly increase in the demand for sports venues. To provide the public with affordable, professional sports spaces that meet local needs, the Sports Administration (SA) has been promoting the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program 2.0: “Enhancing the Sport For All Environment Project” since 2021. This program is subsidizing the construction or renovation of 20 civic sports centers in 17 counties and cities across Taiwan. Nearly 50% of these centers will be completed by the end of 2025.

The civic sports centers feature modern fitness gyms, yoga rooms, aerobics studios, all-age physical training zones, and multi-purpose courts. In addition, local governments are tailoring facilities to meet regional needs. For example, the Sanmin District Civic Sports Center in Kaohsiung has a croquet court suitable for older adults, while the Hualien County center includes features for people with disabilities, those with limited mobility, and senior citizens, such as fitness zones specifically designed for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Inclusive design ensures the facilities are accessible to all, making them ideal spaces for promoting fitness among the entire population.

According to the SA, as of the end of May this year, four centers have been completed: the Huwei Civic Sports Center in Yunlin County, the Shuishang Civic Sports Center in Chiayi County, the Zhudong Civic Sports Center in Hsinchu County, and the Dongyin Township Multipurpose Health Sports Center in Lienchiang County. The Huwei Center is expected to be officially operational by the end of August. At the current rate, six additional centers are projected to be completed by the end of the year. The newly completed facilities will offer high-quality exercise environments and become the preferred venues for local residents to engage in physical activity. The hope is that people will invite friends and family to join in to develop a sport for all culture.

The Ministry of Sport will be officially established on September 9th this year, on National Sports Day. Its primary mission will be to promote national fitness, guiding all municipal civic sports centers to drive community-based sports participation. The goal is to integrate exercise into daily life, cultivate a love for physical activity, establish the habit of regular exercise, and make Taiwan stronger through sport for all.