{
  "id": 11658022,
  "title": "Asian Games Raised Value of Hosting Int'l Competitions: JOC Chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/asian-games-raised-value-of-hosting-intl-competitions-joc-chief",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T10:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026100300261/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seiko Hashimoto, President of the Japanese Olympic Committee, expressed on Saturday that the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have increased the value of hosting international competitions. Despite the numerous issues and criticisms faced during the Games, Hashimoto emphasized their significant value at a press conference in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.\n\nHashimoto highlighted several operational problems that arose during the 2026 Games, such as transportation issues involving athletes. She expressed disappointment over the lack of attendance at some competition venues, stressing that verifying these problems is crucial. Hashimoto underscored that the success of the Games will depend on how effectively the lessons learned from these challenges are implemented in the future.\n\nWhen discussing future bids for international competitions, including the Olympics, Hashimoto made it clear that the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) will not secure the support of companies and local governments without improving its capacity to tackle challenges. She emphasized that the conclusion of the Asian Games marks the beginning of preparations for upcoming competitions.",
  "summary": "Nagoya, Oct. 3 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Olympic Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said Saturday that the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, which are set to end on Sunday, raised the value of hosting international competitions. \"There have been many problems and criticisms, but the Games were highly valuable,\" Hashimoto said at a press conference in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}