Asian Games organiser apologises for accommodation and transport problems
The Asian Games organising committee apologised after a late surge of entries raised participant numbers to about 17,000—roughly 2,000 more than projected—creating strains on accommodation and transport. Athletes and officials complained about cramped rooms, small beds and travel delays, and at least one training session was cancelled when a team bus did not arrive. The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 organising secretary general, Satoshi Murate, accepted responsibility and said staff are working to identify causes and had already improved services since the early days. Organisers say they are implementing further fixes and aim for smoother operations in the second half of the games.
Participant numbers rose to 17,000, about 2,000 above projections.
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The organising committee had projected fewer participants. A late wave of entries increased numbers to 17,000 and strained services. Organisers are working to improve accommodation and transport in the second half of the games.
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