{
  "id": 9966723,
  "title": "Asian Games security forces media to sip bottled drinks at venues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/asian-games-security-forces-media-to-sip-bottled-drinks-at-venues",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:09:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/09/1541664/asian-games-security-forces-media-sip-bottled-drinks-venues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA: In the world of sports events, conveniently carrying a water bottle is a common practice, especially for journalists covering the action for hours on end. However, during the extensive Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, even seemingly mundane items are subject to a rigorous security screening process. Media members are required to disclose the contents of their bottles and, in some cases, must even take a sip of the liquid before being granted entry. This seemingly minor requirement is a testament to the stringent security measures implemented throughout the Games. Afif Adnan, a Bernama sports journalist covering the Asian Games, expressed that initially, the need to take a sip from the bottle felt somewhat peculiar, but over time, it became clear that it was simply a standard part of the security protocol in place. Given the sheer number of attendees, including athletes, team officials, media personnel, and spectators, security remains a top priority to ensure the seamless execution of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Beyond the scrutiny of bags and working equipment, even minor everyday items brought into the venues are subjected to close examination to prevent any potential threats.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: For most people, carrying a water bottle into a sports venue is second nature, especially when spending hours watching or covering events.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Japan organisers 'not satisfied' as empty seats blight Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/japan-organisers-not-satisfied-as-empty-seats-blight-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-09-26T08:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Japan’s organisers ‘not satisfied’ as empty seats blight Asian Games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/japans-organisers-not-satisfied-as-empty-seats-blight-asian-games",
        "published": "2026-09-26T10:19:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}