Training for potential random attacks at next year’s Asian Games: Police and fire departments coordinate at boxing venue gymnasium, confirming procedures for triaging and transporting injured in Aichi, Nishio City.
A training exercise simulating a random street attack was conducted in Nishio City in preparation for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games scheduled to begin in Aichi Prefecture next September.
Referred to as the “Asian version of the Olympics,” the Asian Games and Asian Para Games will be held in Aichi Prefecture from September to October next year, during which a large number of athletes and spectators are expected to visit.
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Approximately 40 personnel from police and fire departments participated in the training held on the 27th at the Nishio City General Gymnasium, designated as the boxing venue for the Games. The drill simulated a scenario where an individual armed with a knife indiscriminately attacked visitors.
During the training, police officers who arrived at the scene after receiving reports subdued the suspect using batons and shields, while emergency medical teams performed triage on the injured based on their condition, confirming procedures such as prioritizing the transport of severely wounded individuals.
The Nishio Police Station commented, “With the increased risk of indiscriminate killings and terrorism during the Games, it was highly meaningful to conduct joint training not only within the police but also in cooperation with the fire department.”
Asian Games
The Asian Games is a major international multi-sport event held every four years, featuring athletes from all over Asia. It was first held in 1951 in New Delhi, India, with the goal of promoting solidarity and friendly competition among Asian nations. Modeled after the Olympic Games, it has grown to become the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympics itself.
Asian Para Games
The Asian Para Games is a major international multi-sport event, first held in 2010 in Guangzhou, China, for elite athletes with physical disabilities from Asian countries. It is held every four years, following the Asian Games, and aims to promote para-sport, empower athletes, and foster social inclusion throughout the continent.
Nishio City
Nishio City is a historic city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as a major producer of high-quality matcha green tea. Its history dates back to the feudal era when it developed as a castle town under the Nishio Domain. The city preserves this heritage with sites like the reconstructed Nishio Castle and its surrounding samurai residences.
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan, is a major industrial and cultural hub historically known as the home of the powerful Owari and Mikawa samurai clans. It is most famous for Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century by the Tokugawa shogunate, and as the headquarters of major global corporations like Toyota. The region also preserves traditional arts such as Noritake porcelain and has a rich legacy of festivals and historic shrines.
Nishio City General Gymnasium
The Nishio City General Gymnasium is a modern sports facility in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, built to serve the community’s athletic and event needs. While its specific construction date is not widely documented, it functions as a key public venue for local sports competitions, cultural events, and recreational activities, reflecting the city’s investment in community wellness and infrastructure.
