More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected — a bigger number than the Olympics.
Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, say South Korea
Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever", South Korean officials told AFP on Monday, also warning of "a serious shortage" of rooms.
Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, says Korea team - The Korea Times
TOKYO — Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever," Korean officials told AFP on Monday, also warning of "a s...
'Failing, chaotic': Teams slam Asian Games organisers - Sports - The Jakarta Post
The biggest issue at the Aichi-Nagoya Games has been a shortage of rooms for the 17,000 participants, while some athletes have complained of cramped accommodation.
ASIAN GAMES/ Organizers fend off bed-size complaints in Nagoya | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
NAGOYA--It was never going to be a bed of roses when container-style blocks were used to house athletes, but Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games organizers said using ottomans as extensions could have brought more comfort to taller competitors.
Asian Games organizers defend cramped accommodation | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
NAGOYA―Local organizers of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games again defended the athletes’ accommodation on Thursday after local residents added their voices to concerns about the shipping-container style huts.
ASIAN GAMES: Teams slam Games organizers over ‘chaos’ - Taipei Times
Several teams yesterday rounded on the organization of the Asian Games in Japan, with Thailand likening it to a “chaotic” game of “musical chairs” and South Korea saying “they deserve a failing grade.”The biggest issue at the Aichi-Nagoya Games has been a shortage of rooms for the 17,000 participant
Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash
NAGOYA: Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is "functional" and efforts are being made to deal with numerous complaints from disgruntled teams, a chief organiser told AFP.More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent's biggest sporting spectacular, which opens on Saturda
Tall Athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says. #BBCNews
'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers
There is no dedicated athletes' village, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels.
Japan Olympic chief says 'lot more' athletes at Games than expected
Japan's Olympic chief admitted Saturday that "a lot more" athletes and officials came to the Asian Games than the host nation had expected, leading...
Asian Games are bigger than the Summer Olympics in athlete numbers | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
NAGOYA—How big are the Asian Games?
Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
The Asian Games in Japan were facing more accusations of poor organisation Friday with a world champion gymnast "totally exhausted", the public drafted in to rescue stranded athletes and South Korea…
Asian Games: Olympic Council of Asia officials see no accommodation issues
Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Coordination Committee Chairman Mohammad Tayyab Ikram said Friday there were no concerns following reports that some athletes were unable to stay in accommodation.
What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?
In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes' village but now faces a backlash.
Asian Games in Japan plagued by troubles | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
The organizers of the 2026 Asian Games currently underway in Japan have unveiled container houses for athletes, amid calls from some overseas participants for improvements to those facilities.
Lodging woes hit host Japan ahead of Asian Games opening
Issues arose after organizers expected 15,000 athletes and officials for the Games, only for numbers to increase as new sports were added.
