{
  "id": 9938791,
  "title": "Organiser says sorry for logistical headaches at Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/organiser-says-sorry-for-logistical-headaches-at-asian-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T07:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1541583/organiser-says-sorry-logistical-headaches-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: The chief organiser of the Asian Games apologised on Saturday for the logistical headaches plaguing the event, saying a late influx of athletes and officials had made it difficult to extend smooth service.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief organiser Satoshi Murate apologises for logistical challenges at Asian Games",
    "17,000 athletes and officials overwhelmed initial projections",
    "Mongolian coach complains about missed transport to training session"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}