Typhoon Threat Looms Over 20th Asian Games in Nagoya | Sports-Games
Heavy rain has already delayed events and forced evacuations, while meteorologists warn Dujuan could bring 90 kph winds to the Games.
- On Thursday, Asian Games organisers braced for potential weather disruptions as Typhoon Dujuan approached the Aichi-Nagoya coast, threatening the multi-sports gathering early next week.
- As of 0300 GMT on Thursday, Tropical Storm Dujuan was moving northwest toward central Japan, packing maximum sustained winds of 90 kph and gusts reaching up to 126 kph.
- Kosei Inoue, chef de mission for the Japanese Olympic Committee, told reporters Thursday that heavy rain has already forced competition delays, stating, "We are holding thorough meetings within the JOC to ensure that we are fully prepared."
- The opener between Bangladesh and China was canceled Thursday after rain left Korogi Athletic Park unplayable; China coach Alan Newington said, "We'll reset, and we'll try again."
- With the Asiad opening ceremony scheduled for Saturday, the typhoon could impact Japan during a five-day holiday period, forcing organisers to manage ongoing scheduling challenges.
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Typhoon Threat Looms Over 20th Asian Games in Nagoya | Sports-Games
The 20th Asian Games face potential disruptions due to a typhoon approaching Japan's Aichi-Nagoya coast. Despite the impending threat, major sporting events are underway, though severe weather has already caused delays. Japanese Olympic Committee officials are preparing for possible impacts on the region.
Rain forces Asian Games schedule changes ahead of opening ceremony
The sporting schedule at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has been heavily disrupted by recent rain ahead of Saturday's opening ceremony, with the potential arrival of Typhoon Dujuan raising concerns over outdoor competitions.
Nagoya faces possible typhoon threat early in Asian Games, Asia News
NAGOYA, Japan — Asian Games organisers are bracing for possible weather disruption in the opening few days of the multi-sports gathering with the possibility of a typhoon hitting the Aichi-Nagoya coast on Monday (Sept 14).The 20th Asiad officially starts with the opening ceremony on Saturday but football, basketball and volleyball competitions are among those already underway in the region.Tropical storm...
From torrential rain to typhoon threat: Asian Games face turbulent start in Aichi-Nagoya
The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya are at risk of disruption due to an impending tropical storm. Organisers are on high alert, as ongoing heavy rain has already led to the suspension and rescheduling of numerous events. In an unfortunate turn for China's cricket team, their campaign ended without any play taking place, all thanks to the relentless wet conditions.
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