Land Bank’s badminton team scores medal in major international competition! Lin Chun-Yi, known as the “Left-handed Cannon,” in men’s singles, and the new men’s doubles pair Chen Zhi-Ray and Lin Yu-Chieh participated in the 2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) Australian Super 500 Series, securing bronze medals in both men’s singles and men’s doubles.
Standing at 182 cm tall and renowned for his unique angled cross court smashes with his left hand, Lin Chun-Yi has earned the nickname “Left-handed Cannon.” Since his debut in professional tournaments in 2017, Lin has achieved numerous accolades. He clinched the Sydney International in his debut year, followed by 5 gold and 2 silver medals in 2022, and victories at the Thailand Masters Super 300 and Kaohsiung Masters Super 100 in 2023. This year, he added a bronze at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 and a gold at the Swiss Open Super 300.
In the semifinals of the Australian Open Super 500 Series, Lin Chun-Yi faced off against Japan’s top player, Kodai Naraoka, ranked 6th in the world. Adapting to Naraoka’s strategy of varied drop shots and lifts, Lin Chun-Yi agilely used his tactics to maintain resilience, resulting in a tightly contested match that lasted 60 minutes. Despite Lin’s determined efforts, Lin Chun-Yi missed two game points and ultimately lost with scores of 20-22, 21-23, settling for the bronze medal in the tournament.
In the men’s doubles category, the newly formed team of Chen Zhi-Ray and Lin Yu-Chieh, who currently rank 143rd worldwide, has quickly made a name for themselves. This year, they captured the championship at the Portugal International Championships and secured a bronze medal at the Orleans Masters Super 300. Their participation in the Australian Open Super 500 marked their entry into the highest-tier tournaments since teaming up. Ultimately, Chen Zhi-Ray and Lin Yu-Chieh emerged as dark horses to clinch the bronze medal in the men’s doubles, achieving their best record together.
Since establishing the badminton and women’s tennis teams in the 1970s, the Land Bank has served as the steadfast backbone for players, continuously strengthening career counseling and support systems. This ensures athletes can devote themselves fully to training and competitions with peace of mind. For those planning their retirement, the Land Bank offers counseling and training to help players transition into banking careers. Under a robust training regimen and comprehensive support systems, the Land Bank has nurtured outstanding athletes in recent years, including “Lin-Yang Pair” Wang Chi-Lin, “Small Cannon” Liang En-Shuo in women’s tennis, “Left-handed Cannon” Lin Chun-Yi in men’s singles, mixed doubles talents Chang Ko-Chi/Lee Chih-Chen, “Lee Brothers” Lee Fang-Jen/Lee Fang-Chih, and “Flash” Su Li-Yang, among others.
To ensure that our national athletes pass on their sports expertise and spirit to the next generation, the Land Bank’s badminton team organizes annual badminton camps and community outreach teaching activities, demonstrating our corporate social responsibility. Through longstanding efforts, we have been honored with the Ministry of Education’s Sports Promoter Awards, including the Sponsorship Gold Award, Long-term Sponsorship Award, and Promotion Gold Award, for 15 consecutive years.
This year, the Land Bank is concentrating on advancing green finance and promoting sustainable prosperity. In April 2024, the Land Bank successfully issued a NT$1 billion Sustainable Development Bond, with all funds raised intended for green investments and social impact initiatives. Additionally, at the end of April, the Land Bank Nankang Branch’s High-Efficiency Chilled Water System Project received approval from the Ministry of Environment. This approval marks us as the first financial institution in Taiwan to have a voluntary greenhouse gas reduction project sanctioned, underscoring our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The Land Bank will continue to guide corporate partners and individual customers towards sustainable goals, creating an ecosystem where banking, society, and the environment thrive together.
Contact person: Li Chun-Chang
Tel.: 02-2217-3271 #121
Last updated:
2024/07/01