Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 Hit By Transport Chaos As Athletes From Several Countries Stranded For Hours At Aichi Sky Expo | Watch
Nagoya: Widespread transport delays left numerous athletes and officials from various countries and regions stranded on Wednesday at Aichi Sky Expo, a venue next to Chubu Centrair International Airport, ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Athletes including Indian players left stranded in Nagoya, Japan without accommodation for more than 12 hours on Wednesday. They could not get cabins on…
Widespread transport delays stranded athletes and officials from several countries at the Aichi Sky Expo on Wednesday ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Indian players were left in the city without accommodation for over 12 hours, unable to secure a cabin on a cruise ship. Many delegations faced long waits for transfers to official accommodation, as the on-site system failed to locate information for a large number of athletes.
The Chinese delegation, including several national teams, arrived at the airport around 12:15 p.m. and faced delays, with only two of 21 gymnasts found in the system. Badminton players received assistance from the Chinese consulate and rented cars from overseas Chinese. Many athletes trained during their wait, laying out yoga mats to stay warm.
China's badminton team eventually left Aichi Sky Expo at 4:30 p.m., six hours after other teams, after being helped by the Chinese consulate. Pakistan and Sri Lanka faced the longest delays, with the latter's team experiencing a total travel and waiting time of 24 hours since leaving home. The logistical breakdown has raised concerns about the host's ability to run the event smoothly.
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