Beds too short in 'worst-ever' Asian Games rooms, says Korea team
TOKYO — Accommodation at the Asian Games starting this week in Japan is the "worst ever," Korean officials told AFP on Monday, also warning of "a serious shortage" of rooms. Beds in shipping container-style huts are too short for players to stretch out, a Korean basketball chief said, while officials from the Philippines resorted to Airbnb. There is no dedicated athletes' village at the Games,…
Korean officials have described accommodation at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan as the worst ever, warning of a severe shortage of rooms. Beds in the shipping container-style huts provided for athletes are reportedly too short for players to stretch out, according to a Korean basketball chief. The Philippines resorted to using Airbnb for their housing needs, as the Games lack a dedicated athletes' village.
Instead, organizers are relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden cabins, and hotels to minimize costs. The Nagoya and Aichi prefecture Games officially commence on Saturday, with football and basketball matches already underway. Jung Jae-yong, the vice president of the Korea Basketball Association, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the cabins where the men's basketball team is housed.
He stated that based on his experience, this is the worst accommodation ever encountered. Athletes taller than two meters cannot even extend their legs on the beds, deeming it unreasonable. Basketball team member Byeon Jun-hyeong shared a video on social media showcasing a leaking sink and a soaked floor in his hut, further highlighting the poor living conditions.
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