South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away

South Korea says ‘serious shortage’ of rooms with Asian Games days away

Organisers had to rely on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels to house over 17,000 athletes in a bid to cut costs.

South Korea says 'serious shortage' of rooms with Asian Games days away

There is no dedicated athletes' village at the event, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels in a bid to cut costs. The Games are taking place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area, with some events already under way ahead of Saturday's opening ceremony. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected -- a bigger number than the Olympics. Local organisers were initially expecting 15,000 and arg…