Asian Games organisers ask some athletes to arrange their own lodging
Organisers of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan have told certain athletes and officials to secure their own accommodation due to a surge in participant numbers. The Games will take place in the Nagoya and Aichi region from September 19 to October 4. The inclusion of new sports has pushed the expected number of participants beyond the original plan. Key officials have cited budget and capacity constraints as reasons for this decision.
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- The Asian Games were initially planned for about 15,000 athletes and officials, but the number has risen to nearly 17,000.
- The Games will be held in the Nagoya and Aichi region from September 19 to October 4.
- Ichiro Hirosawa and Hideaki Omura said the host city agreement only covers 15,000 participants, with no extra budget for more.
- Between 4,000 and 5,000 athletes will stay on the cruise ship Costa Serena, and another 2,000 in shipping container-style huts.
- Some athletes and officials will need to arrange their own accommodation, especially those not covered by the original plan.
