# What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?

https://mins.news/en/item/62549

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-17 11:28 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/17/whats-the-asian-games-accommodation-crisis-and-where-will-athletes-stay?traffic_source=rss

> The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games are facing complaints over accommodation after Japan scrapped a dedicated athletes’ village to reduce costs. Organisers are using a cruise ship, temporary cabins and hotels, but athletes have criticised short beds and problematic room assignments, prompting efforts to arrange backup lodging.

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