nnCoach Chou Tai-ying at National Taiwan Normal University has formally apologized for pressuring student athletes to donate blood for research projects. The blood sampling program ran from 2019-2024, with students allegedly threatened with loss of academic credits for non-participation. An internal investigation found students gave blood daily, with samples later discarded after procedural violations were discovered. University principal Wu Cheng-chi admitted institutional negligence and pledged ethics reforms. Taiwan’s education ministry is reviewing the case and considering revoking Chou’s coaching license.