Athletes Face Challenging Commute to Asian Games Shooting Range
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
The Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery for the 2026 Asian Games is located nearly 670 metres high in the mountains near Toyota City, Japan. Athletes must endure a two-hour bus ride featuring numerous hairpin bends, which has led to motion sickness and physical strain for some competitors. Coaches and athletes have compared the scenic, winding route to hill stations like Mussoorie or Ooty. To prevent nausea, athletes are discouraged from using mobile devices or screens during the transit. Despite these travel difficulties, Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan successfully secured two silver medals during the competition.
Why it matters
The remote location of the shooting venue presents unique logistical and physical challenges that can impact athlete performance and recovery during the games.
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