Unveiling the dazzling Rainbow Stands at Banqiao Stadium, a sports landmark in New Taipei City.

The New Taipei City Government has long been committed to sustainable urban development and social equality. The Rainbow Stand at Banqiao Stadium, which will be officially opened in February 2026, is not only a facelift for the stadium, but also a physical declaration that proclaims the integration of sports equality into public spaces. Adorned with six colors—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet—the grandstand encircles the track and field, transforming the public works project from mere infrastructure construction into a diverse and inclusive urban landmark. The facility is also an active response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10 Reduced Inequalities and SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
 
From Spatial Transformation to Sports Events
In New Taipei City, sports equality is not just a visual symbol, but has been concretely implemented in the design of competition systems. On the opening day of the Rainbow Stand at Banqiao Stadium, the first Color Relay was also held. Visually impaired athletes and local running teams from New Taipei City participated together, embodying the practice and continuation of sports equality.
 
The Wan Jin Shi Marathon, which just concluded in March 2026 in New Taipei City, also adopted sports equality as its main theme. The organizer added a non-binary gender group for the first time, and set up pacers for the visually impaired in both the Marathon and Challenge Run categories. Furthermore, 500 women-only slots were added for the Challenge Run category (10-km category). The design of the event sought to encourage more runners from different backgrounds to participate in sports. Additionally, the relevant measures embodied forward-thinking and deepened the core spirit of "no limits to exercise," allowing every participant to run freely and challenge themselves.


The Color Relay is a joint effort between visually impaired runners and local running groups in New Taipei City, who work together to complete the baton exchange.

Towards the 2026 National Disabled Games: Creating a Service-oriented Event
In conjunction with the wave of equality, New Taipei City will host the 2026 National Disabled Games from May 23 to 26, 2026. Designed as a "service-oriented event," the track and field competitions will be held at Banqiao Stadium, where all participants will run under the same rainbow, practicing the spirit for which "everyone can enjoy sports without barriers" in public space and culture in a visible, usable and participatory manner.
 
On the National Disabled Games, we will also get to see outstanding athletes striving hard. Take Yu-Yen Wu, a badminton player trained in New Taipei City, as an example. She suffers from a rare disease called achondroplasia, but she has always persisted in her love for badminton. This year, she will compete on her home court for the first time. Her agile performance and tenacious will on the court are a vivid manifestation of sports equality. Through such iconic athletes, not only is the competitive level of the event raised, a clear message is also sent to society: when the environment and systems are sufficiently inclusive, everyone can unleash their potential and excel on the sports field.


With sports equality as its main theme, the 2026 Wan Jin Shi Marathon adds a non-binary gender category for the first time.
 
Putting people first, fulfilling the promise of leaving no one behind
Being "people-oriented" is the most important value of New Taipei City's sustainability initiatives. From the spatial transformation of Banqiao Stadium to the institutional innovation of Wan Jin Shi Marathon, and the upcoming National Disabled Games, New Taipei City is building a comprehensive sports equality ecosystem by creating symbolic public spaces and practical competition mechanisms in hopes of becoming a model for promoting sports equality and social integration in the Asia-Pacific region. As it continues to grow and progress, New Taipei City will consistently promote the integration of infrastructure, practice the ideal of "Leave No One Behind," and contribute to the sustainable development of the Asia-Pacific region.


Para-badminton player Yu-Yen Wu will compete in the National Games for People with Disabilities in May at her home stadium in New Taipei City.