Asian Games: Japan hockey teams eye repeat of 2018 Jakarta success
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- After winning both men's and women's gold in 2018 in Jakarta, Japan's hockey teams are aiming to reclaim the titles on home turf at t
Japan's hockey teams are aiming to repeat their 2018 Asian Games success, where they won both men's and women's gold medals in Jakarta. The 2026 Asian Games are being held in Japan, with some events already underway in Aichi-Nagoya.
The Philippines' basketball team, who won gold four years ago, has been eliminated from the competition after a disappointing loss to China. They suffered a 105-61 defeat, which left them with a 44-point deficit and ended their hopes of defending their title.
Accommodation for athletes at the Games has been criticised, with Korean officials describing it as the "worst ever". The men's basketball team from Korea are staying in temporary wooden cabins with beds that are too short for players to stretch out. Some teams, including the Philippines, have resorted to using Airbnb due to the lack of dedicated athlete accommodation.
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