Asian Games organisers say extra athletes must find their own lodging
The Nagoya and Aichi Asian Games committee told the additional 2,000 athletes and officials to arrange their own accommodation after the event exceeded the 15,000-person limit.
The upcoming Asian Games in Japan’s Nagoya and Aichi region were originally planned for 15,000 athletes and officials, but the Olympic Council of Asia recently confirmed a higher figure of roughly 17,000 after incorporating teqball and padel. Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa, also acting chairman of the local organising committee, explained that the event is operating on a tight budget and cannot accommodate the larger delegation.
Hideaki Omura, president of the organising committee and governor of Aichi Prefecture, said the host-city agreement caps the delegation at 15,000 and no budget exists for additional participants. Consequently, the hosts told the extra competitors to make their own lodging arrangements. Organisers will use a docked Italian cruise ship, the Costa Serena, for 4,000-5,000 athletes and container-style huts for about 2,000, while the remaining participants will be housed in Tokyo hotels.
Why it matters
Athletes may face travel and housing challenges, affecting preparation for the Asian Games.
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