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臺灣羽球之父張禎與西螺中學
Taiwan's Badminton Father : Chang Cheng and Xiluo High School
摘要
本研究受到2024年中華男子羽球隊於蘇迪曼盃勇奪銅牌的啟發，隊伍中的多名選手曾是球員時期的夥伴，勾起了筆者對國高中時期參加「張禎少年盃」的回憶，加上在比賽場地中，張禎的銅像經常映入眼簾，引發筆者對張禎這位羽球界先驅的深厚興趣。本研究旨在探索張禎的教練生涯，解析其對臺灣羽球運動的深遠影響，並專注於他與西螺中學之間的密切關聯。研究方法採歷史研究法，通過分析歷史文獻、報紙和訪談資料，以深入了解張禎如何推動西螺中學羽球隊走向全國乃至國際舞臺，並探討其嚴謹的訓練體系和對球隊的嚴格要求。研究結果顯示，在張禎的帶領下，西螺中學羽球隊多次在全國賽事中獲佳績，並培育多位國家級選手，因此張禎被尊稱為「臺灣羽球之父」，他以毅力和智慧將羽球隊從地方推向國際，其堅持不懈的精神推動臺灣羽球發展，成為後世羽球人追求卓越的典範。
並列摘要
This study traces back to the historic achievement of the Chinese Taipei men's badminton team, which won the bronze medal at the 2024 Sudirman Cup. Several players from this team were once the researcher's teammates during their playing days, evoking memories of their participation in the "Chang Cheng Junior Cup" during high school. The statue of Chang Cheng frequently appeared at the competition venues, sparking the researcher's deep interest and curiosity about this key figure in the badminton world. Consequently, this study aims to delve into Chang Cheng's coaching career, highlighting his significant contributions and lasting impact on badminton in Taiwan. By analyzing Chang Cheng's career, the study explores his role in the development of Taiwanese badminton and his close connection with Xiluo High School. The research primarily adopts a historical research method, collecting and analyzing relevant historical documents, newspaper articles, and interview materials to gain a deeper understanding of Chang Cheng's life and career. Special emphasis is placed on how he elevated the Xiluo High School badminton team to the national and international stage, as well as his self-developed training system and the strict requirements he imposed on the team.