Huang confirms protesters threw smoke grenades in protest at pension reforms.

The group also confirm that 128 protests groups and more than 1,100 people were around the arena.

"The Canadian team were quickly rushed from the scene and returned to Taipei Arena, which was acting as a holding pen," he said.

"Police immediately sent an "overwhelming" presence with the situation contained inside 10 minutes.

"The line of defence was not compromised, no-one was hurt.

"The police arrested one person on the scene for the sake of public safety and we will continue to investigate by reviewing security footage.

"The Organising Committee has increased security at athletes entry points and exit routes to ensure the safety of the athletes as they are the stars of the Universiade,"