Welcome Message ASSB 2021 in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Prof. Wen-Tzu Tang
Conference Chair
President of Taiwan Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of the conference committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to the 8th Asian Society of Sports Biomechanics Conference (ASSB 2021). The ASSB 2021 has been postponed from Oct 22-24, 2020 to Oct 22-23, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemics. Despite the exceptional disruption caused by the ongoing COVID-19, you are warmly welcomed to attend the ASSB 2021 for research interchange, new information, and networking. The ASSB 2021 is hosted by Taiwan Society of Biomechanics in Sports (TSBS) and will be held at the National Taiwan Sport University (NTSU) in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
In order to protect the health and safety of our attendees, the ASSB 2021 is being organized into a "hybrid" style conference, including both physical and virtual attendance. Specifically, the overseas delegates and attendees virtually join the conference through online access, while the local Taiwanese participants should participate physically at the NTSU. (It may be adjusted on a rolling basis based on the status of the pandemic and effectiveness of the new policy in Taiwan).
Taoyuan city is surrounded by astonishing natural landscapes, nurtured with diverse cultures from multiple ethnic groups and locates next to Taipei City. The natural landscapes in Taoyuan include Mountain Lala, Dongyan Mountain National Forest Recreation Area, Xiao Wulai Scenic Area, and Northern Cross-Island Highway. The Shihmen reservoir, once the largest reservoir in East Asia, has been a notable tourist attraction in Taoyuan where countless visitors enjoy breathtaking scenery and traditional delicacies.
The National Taiwan Sport University was established in 1987 and has been known for being a cradle of cultivating outstanding athletes and Olympic medalists Sports teams in NTSU such as taekwondo, archery, weightlifting, gymnastics, tennis have made remarkable records in both domestic and international sport events. The location of the university is about 23 kilometers from Taipei Railway Station and also near the National Taiwan Sport University station (A7) of the Taoyuan Airport MRT, making it easy to access for travelers.
The aims to bring forth international experts to provide professional research experiences and innovative visions in the field of Biomechanics and Sport Sciences. At this conference, you will have the opportunity to expand your social network, share your research, get familiar with variety of studies topics of sports science and build industrial connections.
We are looking forward to seeing you (Online or Onsite) at the National Taiwan Sport University in Taoyuan, Taiwan!
With kind regards and best wishes
Prof. Wen-Tzu Tang, PhD
Chair of the ASSB 2021 organizing committee
President of Taiwan Society of Biomechanics in Sports
Dean of College of Exercise and Health Sciences, National Taiwan Sport University