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Team GB: Typhoon hit training camp
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Team GB's training camp in Macau was hit by a typhoon on Wednesday, but team officials insist it did not unduly affect any training schedules.
Tropical storm Kammuri battered Macau and Hong Kong with heavy rain and strong winds, in what was a category eight typhoon.
By law, all public transport was shut down while offices and shops were also closed as the hatches were battened down in Macau.
Team GB spokesman Graham Newsom though said that the athletes did not feel any ill effects as a contingency plan was already in place for such an event.
"It's not a huge issue, it was within our contingency plans. It was something that was accounted for," said Newsom.
"We're making the best use of the indoor facilities and some sports have decided to use this as a rest day so they have shuffled their schedules a little bit.
"We're all very comfortable and we've been resourceful in our thinking."
Equestrian worry
There was some worry in Hong Kong with the training sessions cancelled in the equestrian event which is due to start on Saturday.
The storm is due to ease in the coming days though and Saturday's equestrian start is not expected to be effected.
"The reports I've had from the grooms that are down there said there is nothing untoward and the horses are fine," said Team GB equestrian spokeswoman Winnie Murphy.
"I haven't been to the venue as everything is locked down due to the typhoon but the way the stables work it is very enclosed and the horses are unlikely to hear anything outside.
"We have been told the typhoon will be downgraded to level three later this afternoon and if that is the case and we can still ride this evening then we won't really have lost anything training wise.
"The horses are all fit and as long as we can get into the arena tonight then everything should still be fine for starting as scheduled this weekend."
