Asian Games inspection of archery venue, Coach: Most worried about facing the sun
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- Asian Games inspection of archery venue, Coach: Most worried about facing the sun
- Taiwan's national archery head coach Liao Jian-nan inspected the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games venue. While the wind is stable, he expressed concerns about sunlight causing visual fatigue during morning matches and suggested athletes adapt by wearing sunglasses.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 20, 2026
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Taiwan's national archery head coach Liao Jian-nan inspected the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games venue. While the wind is stable, he expressed concerns about sunlight causing visual fatigue during morning matches and suggested athletes adapt by wearing sunglasses.
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- April 20, 2026
Taiwan's national archery head coach Liao Jian-nan inspected the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games venue. While the wind is stable, he expressed concerns about sunlight causing visual fatigue during morning matches and suggested athletes adapt by wearing sunglasses.
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(CNA reporter Li Chien-chung, Nagoya, 20th) On the first day of the Nagoya Asian Games inspection tour today, the delegation first visited the archery venue, which bears the heavy responsibility of winning medals. National team head coach Liao Jian-nan stated that the venue is quite good, and currently, the biggest concern is that the shooting direction might directly face the sun.
The archery venue for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games is located at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park (Multipurpose Plaza). It is a composite multi-functional outdoor grass field situated on a small hill, and the wind direction is relatively stable.
In September last year, the Taiwan World Championship archery team visited this venue for a friendly match at the invitation of the Nagoya Archery Association. Recalling the event, Liao Jian-nan mentioned, "The weather was quite good at that time. There were a few cloudy days and 1 or 2 rainy days, so we simulated various conditions."
Liao Jian-nan said that currently, the biggest challenge of this venue is that during morning matches, the shooting direction directly faces the sun. Coincidentally, the 10-point area on the target face is also yellow, so staring constantly under the bright sun makes it very easy for athletes to experience visual fatigue.
Liao mentioned that in the current recurve bow roster for the Asian Games training team, only Tang Chih-chun in the men's team dislikes wearing sunglasses, while none of the women's team members are used to wearing them. "We might need to communicate with the athletes after returning to Taiwan to see if they can try wearing them."
In addition to the athletes adapting in advance, Liao Jian-nan revealed that after returning to Taiwan, they might need to find venues with a similar orientation, such as next to the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Centers in Tainan or at National Chung Cheng University.
Liao Jian-nan also emphasized that the final issue is accommodation. "Currently, we've heard that athletes might have to stay on yachts or in container houses, but athletes are more accustomed to staying in hotels, which are also closer. We hope the sports department can help with this part."
The Taiwan recurve bow archery team won the men's team gold medal and the women's team silver medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. However, at the last Hangzhou Asian Games, the recurve bow team was almost completely wiped out in both individual and team events, with no one advancing to the medal matches. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150420
(CNA reporter Li Chien-chung, Nagoya, 20th) On the first day of the Nagoya Asian Games inspection tour today, the delegation first visited the archery venue, which bears the heavy responsibility of winning medals. National team head coach Liao Jian-nan stated that the venue is quite good, and currently, the biggest concern is that the shooting direction might directly face the sun.
The archery venue for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games is located at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park (Multipurpose Plaza). It is a composite multi-functional outdoor grass field situated on a small hill, and the wind direction is relatively stable.
In September last year, the Taiwan World Championship archery team visited this venue for a friendly match at the invitation of the Nagoya Archery Association. Recalling the event, Liao Jian-nan mentioned, "The weather was quite good at that time. There were a few cloudy days and 1 or 2 rainy days, so we simulated various conditions."
Liao Jian-nan said that currently, the biggest challenge of this venue is that during morning matches, the shooting direction directly faces the sun. Coincidentally, the 10-point area on the target face is also yellow, so staring constantly under the bright sun makes it very easy for athletes to experience visual fatigue.
Liao mentioned that in the current recurve bow roster for the Asian Games training team, only Tang Chih-chun in the men's team dislikes wearing sunglasses, while none of the women's team members are used to wearing them. "We might need to communicate with the athletes after returning to Taiwan to see if they can try wearing them."
In addition to the athletes adapting in advance, Liao Jian-nan revealed that after returning to Taiwan, they might need to find venues with a similar orientation, such as next to the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Centers in Tainan or at National Chung Cheng University.
Liao Jian-nan also emphasized that the final issue is accommodation. "Currently, we've heard that athletes might have to stay on yachts or in container houses, but athletes are more accustomed to staying in hotels, which are also closer. We hope the sports department can help with this part."
The Taiwan recurve bow archery team won the men's team gold medal and the women's team silver medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. However, at the last Hangzhou Asian Games, the recurve bow team was almost completely wiped out in both individual and team events, with no one advancing to the medal matches. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150420
FAQ
Where is the archery venue for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games located?
It is located at the Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park (Multipurpose Plaza) on a small hill.
What is the biggest concern that head coach Liao Jian-nan has about the venue?
He is concerned that the shooting direction might directly face the sun during morning matches.
Why does the bright sun make it easy for archery athletes to experience visual fatigue?
The target's ten-point area is yellow, and staring at it under the bright sun causes visual fatigue.
Which member of the men's recurve bow team dislikes wearing sunglasses?
Tang Chih-chun is the only member of the men's team who dislikes wearing sunglasses.
When did the Taiwan World Championship archery team visit the Nagoya venue for a friendly match?
They visited the venue in September last year at the invitation of the Nagoya Archery Association.