Coach Fired in Taiwan University Blood Donation Scandal

A major scandal erupted at National Taiwan Normal University after students accused football coach Zhou Tai-ying of forcing female players to repeatedly donate blood in exchange for graduation credits. Some students reported being coerced to donate blood as often as three times daily, with one victim, Jian, undergoing over 200 blood draws under threat of expulsion. Untrained personnel conducted the procedures under the pretense of research, and funds meant for participants were allegedly diverted to team accounts. The ordeal left students physically and emotionally traumatized, fueling outrage on social media. Following public outcry and the testimony of multiple students, the university dismissed Zhou and banned her from coaching, with Zhou issuing a handwritten apology. The incident has sparked debate in Taiwan about academic abuse, student rights, and institutional oversight.