What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?
Summary
The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, are facing problems with housing for athletes and officials because no dedicated athletes' village was built. Organizers are using a cruise ship, wooden cabins, and hotels, but some teams have complained that the accommodations are uncomfortable and poorly arranged.Key Facts
- The Asian Games beginning this weekend in Japan have housing issues for athletes and officials.
- Japan did not build a special athletes’ village for this event to save money.
- Organizers expected 15,000 athletes, but more have arrived due to new sports being added.
- Athletes are staying on an Italian cruise ship, in wooden container huts, and in hotels.
- Some teams, like South Korea’s basketball team, complain the wooden huts have very small beds.
- Rooms sometimes house coaches and athletes together, causing discomfort.
- Japan prepared backup hotel rooms to help with problems.
- The local organizer and a committee of former athletes say the accommodations are functional and improvements are ongoing.
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