Sun, Apr 07, 2002 - Page 17 News List

TV laments the lack of sports heroes

A lack of outstanding personalities and the lack of legal gambling are blamed for the lackluster coverage of international sporting events in Taiwan

By Gavin Phipps  /  STAFF REPORTER

According to ERA's Martin Lin the illegality of gambling is a major stumbling block in the advancement of sport both on and off the television in Taiwan.

"Along with the lack of local sporting heroes, the illegality of gambling is one of the reasons sport has never taken off here," stated ERA's Lin. After all, what is sport if you can't put some money on your favorite team?

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