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The Rainy Night a 36-Year-Old Record Fell
The rain in Nagoya began in the afternoon. A film of water shimmered on the track. By the triple-jump sandpit, a worker walked back and forth with an iron rake, loosening the packed sand. In the stands, some people held umbrellas. Others pulled their jacket hoods over their heads. The timer was lit. The red numbers looked hard in the rain.
By Jin11 days ago in Unbalanced
Nagoya 2026 Cut Go, Chess, and Bridge From the Asian Games. Here’s Why That Happened.
In September 2026, the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games begin. The program has more than 40 sports and 469 medal events. It is bigger than Hangzhou’s. Go, chess, xiangqi, and bridge are gone. So are dragon boat racing and open water swimming. New events include mixed martial arts, surfing, padel, virtual taekwondo, and teqball.
By Jin11 days ago in Unbalanced
He Ran 9.90. He Is 20. The Asian Games Record Fell Twice.
Nagoya, September 25. Men’s 100 meters, semifinal one. Thailand’s Bunsong crosses the line. The clock stops at 9.91. Hours later, the final gun fires. He runs 9.90. Prelims: 9.95. Semifinal: 9.91. Final: 9.90. Three races under 10 seconds. Each one faster than the last.
By Jin12 days ago in Unbalanced
China Won 11 Golds on Day 1 in Nagoya. Japan Won 6. The Gap Wasn’t Just the Medal Count.
China took 11 golds on Day 1 in Nagoya. Japan took 6. The gap went deeper than the medal table. Beijing time, September 20. The 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games wrapped up the first full day of competition. All 31 gold medals were decided. China took 11 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze to top both the gold medal table and the overall medal table. Host Japan was second with 6 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze. South Korea was third with 4 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze.
By Jin13 days ago in Unbalanced
A 16-Year-Old From Thailand Beat Lin Shidong. The Scariest Part Wasn't the Score.
At the Nagoya Asian Games men’s team quarterfinal, Lin Shidong took the first game 11-4. He was world No. 8, a former world No. 1, a team world champion. Across the table stood Thitaphat Phurichayan, 16, ranked No. 275.
By Jin15 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Weaves 9-0 Victory in Season Opener
Scroll to end for action and crowd photos On Tuesday September 1, Somers traveled to Hen Hud to open up versus Hen Hud Croton-Harmon and both teams went up and down the field for most of the first period. The edge eventually emerged, though. “She’s really loud on the field, she lets everyone know where to go, how to get open and how to create scoring opportunities,” said Vivian Davilla of Caitlyn Mayfield. Of course, Mayfield included herself among the lesson plan.
By Rich Monetti16 days ago in Unbalanced
Nagoya’s Asian Games Were Doomed Before They Began
The Nagoya Asian Games: An Event Destined to Spiral Out of Control from the Bid Stage On September 19, 2026, the Nagoya Asian Games opened. What set off public outrage was not the competition. It was a string of numbers: 241 people stranded at the airport for six hours, two football teams taken by bus to the wrong stadium, and 45 national and regional Olympic committees submitting a joint letter of complaint. This was not one delegation grumbling. It was a collective action involving almost every participating member association.
By Jin17 days ago in Unbalanced
Somers Opens Season with Four Set Victory
See Photos Below In their opening match, Somers appeared ready to sweep versus Ketchum with 25-18 and 25-19 victories. That is until the visitors won set three and took a 22-18 fourth game lead. Still, Somers fought back and left Svea Almquist in the serving line at deuce. “When coach gives me a spot, I take a deep breath and tell myself I got it,” said the Tusker. But did confidence deliver location.
By Rich Monetti18 days ago in Unbalanced
They Stood for Their Flag. They Heard the Wrong Anthem.
When North Korea’s anthem played before South Korea’s match The wrong melody On September 18, 2026, South Korea’s men’s field hockey team lined up for its Group A match against Bangladesh at Green Stadium in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture. The players placed their hands over their hearts. The anthem began.
By Jin19 days ago in Unbalanced
