In the future we will hold all kinds of relay competitions, including races between schools and business, for both children and adults. Relays are not only fun because they require teamwork, but they also gives people the chance to practice running.
As for Tai-chi, our plan now is to introduce it to young children because practicing Tai-chi calms childrens' minds and tames their tempers. In the near future, we will work with an elementary school and a junior high school in Taipei County to introduce Tai-chi to the students' morning exercises.
Taipei Times: Are you expecting any difficulties when the sports council actually puts the project into effect?
Lin: Of course we will encounter difficulties. One of the major problems we are facing now is the unpleasant relationship between local governments and local sports groups.
There has been conflict for a long time over allocating resources and a perceived lack of support by local governments for sports groups, financially or otherwise.
Nevertheless, that is exactly why the sports council, representing the central government, has stood up to help local governments and sporting groups to achieve the best results.
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