Asian Games 2026 Hit By Typhoon Dujuan As Equestrian Events Postponed In Japan
· Free Press Journal

Typhoon Dujuan disrupted plans for the Asian Games 2026 on Monday as organisers postponed the equestrian eventing competition until Tuesday as a precaution against worsening weather conditions. The Aichi-Nagoya Games had not experienced significant adverse weather so far, but officials said the approaching storm warranted additional safety measures for athletes and staff.
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️ TYPHOON DUJUAN HITS THE ASIAN GAMES
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EQUESTRIAN EVENTING HAS BEEN POSTPONED AS TYPHOON DUJUAN THREATENS AICHI-NAGOYA.
The typhoon is approaching Japan’s Pacific coast, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and landslide risks.
More than 300mm of rain has reportedly fallen… pic.twitter.com/p76FaDwOnV
Heavy Rain Threatens Eastern Japan
The JMA forecast heavy rainfall and strong winds across parts of eastern and northeastern Japan as Dujuan moved toward the Pacific coast. Parts of the Izu Islands, Chiba Prefecture and other coastal areas had already received more than 300 millimetres of rain since Saturday.
Officials warned that downpours could intensify from Monday afternoon, particularly as the storm approached the Kanto region, which includes Tokyo and neighbouring prefectures.
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With heavy rain forecast to continue in parts of Japan through Tuesday, authorities and Games officials are also having to contend with the additional uncertainty brought by Typhoon Dujuan.