Athletes complain about size of beds at Japan’s Asian Games

Bus mix-ups, leaking cabins and hotel shortages: With 17,000 athletes arriving, Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya face logistical problems and typhoon fears

The 20th Asian Games will bring together more than 17,000 athletes and officials, including Olympic and world champions. The Games are being held mainly in the port city of Nagoya and across the wider Aichi prefecture, with competition running until October 4.

Athletes complain about size of beds at Japan’s Asian Games

Delegations have reported delayed room allocations, transport mishaps, accreditation problems, and shortages of accommodation

Japan Asian Games off with chaotic management all around

The 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, have run into a major crisis even before the opening ceremony, with athletes from several countries reporting problems ranging from delayed accommodation and transport failures to registration and accreditation issues.