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On Wednesday, Nagoya's mayor stated that athletes and venues for the upcoming Asian Games were unaffected by severe flooding in the city. The games are scheduled to begin on September 19 and run until October 4, with over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries expected to participate. Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa confirmed that around 400 individuals staying in converted shipping containers were temporarily evacuated but returned safely after the rain subsided. The city experienced record rainfall on Tuesday, flooding roads and homes while suspending public transportation operations briefly.
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On September 9, 2026, Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa of Nagoya announced that athletes and staff members who had arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding in the city. More than 400 people staying in converted shipping containers used as temporary housing units were briefly evacuated to higher ground during heavy rain on September 8, 2026. Despite minor issues like leaking roofs at some venues, Hirosawa assured that conditions are suitable for the games, which begin on September 19 and continue through October 4. With over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions registered, this year's Asian Games surpass even the recently concluded Summer Olympics in Paris by hosting more participants than any prior edition of the event since its last staging in Hangzhou, China three years ago.
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Athletes who've arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city of Nagoya, Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa said on Wednesday (September 9, 2026).
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“We are not worried about the conditions of the venues and we believe there is no problem holding the Asian Games as planned,” Mr. Hirosawa told reporters.
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Hirosawa → believe → reporters
The Asian Games, an event with more athletes than the Summer Olympics, open September 19 in Nagoya and surrounding areas and run through October 4.
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Games → open → October
More than 11,000 athletes are signed up from 45 countries and regions in Asia.
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By comparison, about 10,700 athletes participated in the Summer Olympics in 2024 in Paris.
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athletes → participate → Paris
The previous edition of the Asian Games was held three years ago in Hangzhou, China.
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edition → hold → Hangzhou
Hirosawa said about 400 athletes and staff who are staying in converted shipping containers — remodeled to serve as temporary housing units for the Asian Games — were briefly evacuated to higher ground during the heavy rain.
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who → say → rain
He said there were a number of leaking roofs but nothing more serious around the dozens of Games venues.
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He → say → venues
Record rain fell in parts of the city on Tuesday (September 8), flooding dozens of roads and homes, and stranding pedestrians and vehicles.
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rain → fall → pedestrians
City bus and subway operations were temporarily suspended, the Mayor said.
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Reports said about 3,500 people took shelter at emergency evacuation centers.
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