Nagoya Asian Games: Chinese Taipei athletes compete across multiple disciplines

The 2026 Nagoya Asian Games are underway, featuring various performances from Chinese Taipei athletes across multiple disciplines.

In football, the women's team secured a 1-0 victory over Thailand thanks to a 77th-minute long-range goal by Tanaka Maha, moving them closer to the quarter-finals. In volleyball, the women's team achieved a dominant 3-0 sweep against Kyrgyzstan in their opening match.

Basketball saw the men's team exit the competition in the quarter-finals after an 85-78 loss to host nation Japan. Lin Ting-chien scored 19 points in the match, but the team struggled to maintain momentum after falling behind early.

Other notable developments include baseball pitcher Lin Yu-min concluding his Triple-A season with a strong seven-inning performance before joining the national team. The weightlifting team, led by veteran Kuo Hsing-chun, is preparing for competition under new weight category regulations. Additionally, the archery team, featuring veteran Tang Chih-chun and rising star Hsu Hsin-tzu, is set to compete against strong contenders from South Korea and China.