ASIAN GAMES HIT BY RAIN AND TYPHOON THREAT
The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have faced an unexpected weather challenge even before the official opening ceremony, with heavy rain disrupting sporting activities and a potential typhoon threatening the early stages of the continental competition. The Games officially open on September 19, but several sports have already begun. Football, basketball, volleyball and cricket are among the competitions taking place ahead of the opening ceremony. CHINA EXIT WITHOUT PLAYING China's women's cricket team suffered a particularly disappointing exit on Thursday after their quarter-final against Bangladesh was abandoned without a single ball being bowled. The match was scheduled to take place at Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin, near Nagoya. However, persistent rainfall left the outfield too wet for play. The teams did not even complete the toss before officials called off the match. Under the Asian Games competition rules, Bangladesh advanced to...