Asian Games organisers defend cruise ship arrangements
The Asian Games, involving more than 17,000 athletes and officials, faced several problems, particularly accommodation shortages, even before Saturday’s opening ceremony.
NAGOYA: Asian Games organizers defended their decision to house thousands of athletes aboard the cruise ship Costa Serena, attributing boarding delays and confusion to teams' incomplete documentation. The host of the games, AINAGOC, clarified that the ship was not a result of cost-cutting measures, as there was no athletes' village.
Instead, participants were accommodated in temporary cabins, hotels, and the cruise ship. Athletes expressed frustration online, citing issues with room shortages, accommodation quality, and subpar food. AINAGOC stated that the primary reason for boarding delays was the time needed to resolve incomplete documentation submitted by certain delegations.
The organization is collaborating with Costa Cruises and a third-party company to address the situation.
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