South Korean officials criticize Asian Games accommodation in Japan
Athletes face cramped conditions and room shortages as organizers rely on temporary structures and cruise ships to cut costs.
Quick Look
- South Korean officials have labeled accommodation at the Asian Games in Japan as the 'worst ever,' citing cramped shipping container-style huts and room shortages.
- Organizers are using cruise ships and temporary cabins to house athletes instead of a village.
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Why It Matters
The Asian Games in Nagoya are utilizing decentralized housing options including cruise ships and temporary cabins to reduce costs instead of a traditional athletes' village.
Accommodation at the Asian Games in Japan is the “worst ever”, South Korean officials said on Monday, also warning of “a serious shortage” of rooms.
Beds in shipping container-style huts are too short for players to stretch out, a South Korean basketball chief said, while officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb.
There is no dedicated athletes’ village in Nagoya, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden cabins and hotels in a bid to cut costs.
While the Games officially open on Saturday, football and basketball are already under way, with Hong Kong’s women opening their tournament in the former on Monday against China.
Open Questions
- Will organizers provide alternative housing for athletes?
- How will the room shortage affect remaining delegations?
