BFA President Koo Chung-liang Meets Philippine Sports Officials, Pledges Support for Asian Major League Development

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On April 10, 2026, Baseball Federation of Asia (BFA) President Koo Chung-liang met with Philippine sports officials to discuss the proposed Asian Major League. Koo pledged to donate baseball equipment to the Philippines and facilitate training for young Filipino players in Taiwan, aiming to enhance sports exchange. The BFA announced on April 13, 2026, that its Executive Committee will convene in Manila, Philippines, in May. Philippine delegates, including John Patrick C. Gregorio, Chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission, visited Taiwan in April to study its baseball development model. Koo emphasized that regional baseball cooperation can foster peace amidst geopolitical tensions and highlighted Asia's potential to become the world's leading baseball market, citing interest from Saudi Arabia and Japan's support for an Asian-led league.