20th Asian Games – Aichi Nagoya – Day 5 Report

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20th Asian Games – Aichi Nagoya – Day 5 Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

30 September 2026 

Finally, Here Comes the Sun

The day began with another wait ashore for the wind to fill in. Blue skies returned for the first time in days, and a light breeze began to build, sending the eager sailors out to their respective race areas.

Highlights

  • Following yesterday’s cancellation, the Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA4) got underway, with the UAE taking the lead.
  • Windsurfing made its long-awaited debut on Day 4 after three days of insufficient breeze.

Racing Overview

At 12:40 pm, the Boys’ and Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA4), Men’s and Women’s Dinghy (ILCA 7 and ILCA 6), and Men’s and Women’s Skiff (49ER and 49ERFX) fleets headed to their racing areas. Racing began shortly after 1:30 pm in a southwesterly to west-southwesterly breeze of 5–6 knots.

The Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing (IQFOIL) fleets launched later for slalom racing, followed by the Boys’ and Girls’ Skiff (29er) fleets. Women’s Windsurfing tried to start after the men’s, but wind faded, so racing was abandoned.

The Boys’ and Girls’ Windsurfing (IQFOILY) fleets remained ashore, with AP over A displayed at 3:45 pm.

The Mixed Dinghy (470) and Youth Mixed Dinghy (420) fleets did not race today, while the other classes aimed to catch up on races lost earlier in the schedule.

Class by class

Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA4)

Three races were completed today, with the UAE making the most of their strength in light winds to take the overall lead.

Top three after 3 races

  1. UAE– NET (5). TOTAL (5)
  2. KOR – NET (10), TOTAL (10)
  3. JPN – NET (14), TOTAL (14)

Boys’ Dinghy (ILCA4)

Korea put together three consistent results to move into the overall lead.

Top three after 4 races

  1. KOR– NET (5). TOTAL (11)
  2. JPN – NET (7), TOTAL (15)
  3. THA – NET (10), TOTAL (15)

Men’s Dinghy (ILCA7)

The competition remains tight with Olympic qualifications at stake, while Korea has recovered from an opening-day disqualification to climb into second overall.

Top three after 5 races

  1. THA– NET (11). TOTAL (20)
  2. KOR – NET (12), TOTAL (31)
  3. MAS– NET (15), TOTAL (24)

Women’s Dinghy (ILCA6)

The women’s fleet is equally close, with the top five separated by just five points, underlining the importance of every point in each race.

Top three after 5 races

  1. THA– NET (11). TOTAL (17)
  2. SGP– NET (12), TOTAL (19)
  3. HKG– NET (13), TOTAL (23)

Men’s Windsurfing (IQFOIL)

Despite marginal wind conditions, the fleet managed to complete its first—and only—race so far.

Top three after 1 race

  1. CHN– NET (1). TOTAL (1)
  2. HKG – NET (2), TOTAL (2)
  3. JPN – NET (3), TOTAL (3)

Men’s Skiff (49ER)

The Men’s Skiff completed three races in light winds, with India sailing consistently to take the overall lead.

Top three after 5 races

  1. IND– NET (8). TOTAL (12)
  2. CHN – NET (9), TOTAL (14)
  3. KOR – NET (11), TOTAL (16)

Women’s Skiff (49ERFX)

The A strong day for Japan saw them draw level on points with Hong Kong, China who retain the overall lead.

Top three after 5 races

  1. HKG– NET (6). TOTAL (9)
  2. JPN– NET (6), TOTAL (9)
  3. IND – NET (10), TOTAL (14)

Boys’ Skiff (29ER)

Hong Kong, China delivered another strong performance across today’s two races, further extending their overall lead.

Top three after 4 races

  1. HKG– NET (3). TOTAL (4)
  2. MAS – NET (7), TOTAL (13)
  3. OMA – NET (9), TOTAL (13)

Girls’ Skiff (29ER)

Japan delivered two consistent results to move into the overall lead, holding a narrow advantage over their closest rivals.

Top three after 4 races

  1. JPN– NET (4). TOTAL (8)
  2. MAS – NET (5), TOTAL (8)
  3. HKG – NET (6), TOTAL (9)

Results and information

Full results are available here: [LINK]

Live tracking is available here: [LINK]

Photo Credits – AINAGOC

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