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29 September 2026 

Day 4 Highlights – 20th Asian Games – Aichi Nagoya

Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako of Takamado graces the event!

• The Sailing Venue was today graced by the visit of Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako of Takamado who witnessed the races and held discussions on the development of the sport of Sailing in Asia with ASAF President Dr. Malav Shroff. Also present in the delegation was the Mayor of Gamagori – Mr. Hisaaki Suzuki, President JSAF and Honorary President ASAF Mr. Masuhiro Bamba and Secretary General of AINAGOC Mr. Satoshi Murate among others.
• With rain continuing throughout the day, race management was disrupted by winds that repeatedly
  came and went.

Highlights

The Youth Mixed Dinghy (420) fleet raced today, with Japan maintaining a consistent lead.

Racing Overview
he five fleets launched at 10:00 am, and racing began on schedule in a northwesterly breeze of       around 10 knots. However, the wind gradually shifted to the west-northwest and weakened, while rain added to the challenging conditions. Two dinghy fleets managed to complete one race before the wind shifted further west and died completely.

After a lengthy wait ashore, a south-southeasterly breeze began to fill in shortly after 3:00 pm, allowing racing to resume. Ultimately, however, only the Youth Mixed Dinghy (420) fleet completed another race.
The Boys’ and Girls’ Windsurfing (IQFOILY) fleets started a slalom race, but the wind faded, leaving the
sailors unable to foil, and the race was abandoned. Men’s Skiff (49ER) and Women’s Skiff (49ERFX) races were also abandoned.

At 2:30 pm, AP over A was displayed for the Boys’ and Girls’ Skiff (29ER), Men’s and Women’s Windsurfing (IQFOIL) and Men’s and Women’s Dinghy (ILCA7 & ILCA6) fleets, postponing their racing until tomorrow.

Today was a reserve day for the Mixed Dinghy (470).

Class by class
Youth Mixed Dinghy (420)
The race started in 10 knots, but the wind dropped below 6 knots towards the end. Despite shifty and patchy conditions, Japan sailed steadily and extended its lead. Two races were completed today, bringing the total to five, with Japan remaining in front.

Top three after 5 races
1. JPN– NET (5). TOTAL (8)
2. THA – NET (9), TOTAL (15)
3. KOR – NET (13), TOTAL (20)

Boys’ Dinghy (ILCA4)
Although only one race was completed, the leading boats stood out for their aggressive racing as they
searched for every available patch of wind in the highly variable conditions.

Top three after 5 races

1. THA– NET (1). TOTAL (1)
2. SGP – NET(2), TOTAL (2)

3. JPN – NET (3), TOTAL (3)

Results and information
Full results are available here: [LINK]
Live tracking is available here: [LINK]

Sailing photo Credits – AINAGOC

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