South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodation
Summary
South Korean officials say the accommodation for athletes at the Asian Games in Japan is the worst they have ever seen, with problems like small beds and leaking huts. Organizers are using a cruise ship, cabins, and hotels because there is no official athletes’ village, and many countries are worried about the lack of proper rooms.Key Facts
- The Asian Games are taking place in Nagoya, Japan, starting this week.
- There is no official village for athletes; instead, organizers use a cruise ship, wooden cabins, and hotels.
- South Korean basketball officials said beds in the cabins are too short for taller athletes.
- Some athletes reported issues like leaking sinks and flooded floors in their cabins.
- About 2,000 athletes and officials will stay in the cabins, while 4,000 to 5,000 will stay on the cruise ship Costa Serena.
- There are over 17,000 athletes and officials expected, more than the Olympics.
- Organizers said they cannot handle more athletes due to budget and staff limits but promised everyone a place to stay.
- Some officials from the Philippines are staying in Airbnb rentals because of shortages in hotel rooms.
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