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Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash

Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is functional and efforts are being made to deal with numerous complaints from disgruntled teams, a chief organiser told AFP. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent's biggest sporting spectacular, which opens on Saturday in Nagoya. Speaking ahead of the opening ceremony, organising committee president Hideaki Omura said efforts are being made to ensure athletes are comfortable.

17 Sep 2026 2:02 pm