National Stadium (Main Venue of the World Games) Introduction
The National Sports Stadium was completed on January 21, 2009, and serves as the main venue and competition site for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2009 World Games. It is an athletics and football stadium that can accommodate 40,000 spectators (with the possibility of expanding to 55,000 seats) and is the first stadium in Taiwan to meet the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) standards. In addition to facilities for hosting international sports events, it features an outdoor performance plaza, commercial space, ecological green network, and public art space. The main venue for the World Games was designed by internationally renowned architect Toyo Ito, who broke away from traditional sports venue concepts to create the world's first open-type sports facility. The spiral outer structure and solar photovoltaic panel roof give this main venue a beautiful blend of art and dynamism. Utilizing 100% recyclable materials, all raw materials for the construction of the main venue are locally sourced from Taiwan. The roof consists of 8,844 glass-compressed solar photovoltaic panels, which not only achieve 70% shading efficiency but also generate 1.1 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 660 tons. The excess electricity generated can be sold during non-event periods, and the project even achieved a record of zero work accidents during construction. This stadium not only aligns with the trend of energy conservation and carbon reduction but also sets a new benchmark for sports venue architecture. To allow the public to understand the sports facilities, architectural design, ecological sustainability, and public artworks at the National Sports Stadium, guided tour services have been arranged. Domestic and international visitors are welcome to schedule visits via phone or fax to facilitate arrangements for reception and guided tours.
