Asian Games: 11-year-old Japanese Kurihara wins puzzle gold in esports
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- Japan's 11-year-old Yuki Kurihara, the youngest member of the national delegation, won the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games puzzle final on
The chief organiser of the Asian Games expressed regret on Saturday for the logistical challenges faced during the event. The influx of a large number of athletes and officials, totaling 17,000, far exceeding initial projections, created difficulties in maintaining smooth services. Accommodation and transport networks were strained, leading to complaints from athletes and team officials about cramped conditions and delays.
Satoshi Murate, Secretary General of the AINAGOC, acknowledged these issues during a press conference, stating that the organiser is responsible for the services provided and apologised for the mistakes. He assured that measures are being taken to rectify the situation and improve future events. However, Mongolian women's basketball coach Javier Garcia Alvarez complained about the transport system, citing a missed bus for a training session.
Filipino squash player Yvonne Alyssa Dalida, who stayed on a chartered cruise ship, found a positive aspect in the unique experience, despite her earlier expectation to check into a regular hotel room.
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