Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Train In Shipping Container Rooms To Prepare For Japan's Unique Accommodation Setup
Patiala, Sep 4: The beds are a little over six feet long, the walls are close, and there is little room for anything beyond the essentials. For some of India's athletes, however, spending a night inside a shipping container at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) here is less about discomfort and more about preparation for an unusual living arrangement awaiting them in Japan at…
Patiala, Sep 4: India's athletes are spending nights inside shipping containers at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) to acclimatize to a unique accommodation setup they will face at the Asia Games in Japan. The beds are short, walls close, and space minimal, but officials aim to make the unfamiliar feel familiar.
Deputy Director General Vineet Kumar explained the goal is to avoid any logistical distractions and let athletes focus on their performance. Two-time Asian Games gold medallist Tajinderpal Singh Toor believes the advance preparation could give athletes a psychological edge. SAI and the Ministry placed a Ministry-SAI team in Japan to replicate the container environment, and athletes spend nights inside before heading to training.
The eight athletes who have participated so far have given positive feedback, appreciating the functional space despite the compact size. The containers will be converted into guest houses after the Games.
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