Asian Games chiefs hold talks as participant numbers balloon
Host Japan has reportedly asked for the numbers to be scaled back, as 17,000 delegates could potentially strain accommodation.
The Asian Games in Nagoya and Aichi from September 19 to October 4 are expected to see a significantly higher number of participants than initially anticipated, with about 17,000 athletes and officials registered, up from the initial estimate of 15,000. This surge in numbers has raised concerns about the capacity of the available accommodations, which include a cruise ship, wooden containers, and hotels.
Japan's organisers have reached out to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to address the issue, preferring not to discuss the specifics of their talks. The organising committee has opted for temporary accommodation for athletes, utilizing the Italian cruise ship Costa Serena for around 4,000 to 5,000 participants, as well as wooden shipping container-style huts in Nagoya's Garden Pier area for 2,000 more.
The remaining athletes will stay in hotels, including in Tokyo, where various competitions will be held. Despite the challenges posed by Japan's typhoon season, which typically occurs in September and October, organisers remain confident that the event will proceed without disruption.
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