Singapore's Boys Team Rises to Second Place as Taiwan's Wangxi and Tuku Schools Dominate the TARO Cup
At the TARO Cup International Youth Basketball Tournament held in New Taipei City, Wangxi Elementary School's boys team defeated South Korea 39-31 to secure the championship trophy, while Tuku Elementary School's girls team also claimed victory with a perfect record. The achievements of these two schools rewrite past championship records and highlight the growth of grassroots basketball in Taiwan.
An unexpected highlight of the tournament was Singapore's boys team, which narrowly defeated the strong Malaysian Pioneer Team 33-27 to take second place. On the previous day, Singapore also pulled an upset by defeating the imposing South Korean team, demonstrating their strength against Wangxi Elementary without relinquishing their lead.
During the award ceremony, legendary women's basketball player Hui-Min Chong presented gold medals to the Tuku Elementary participants, creating a warm atmosphere where every young competitor left with fulfilling experiences.
