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Sports · Olympics · published 2026-08-28 · via BBC Sport

Nagoya 2026 organizers struggle to house unexpected athlete surge

The Asian Games in Japan's Nagoya and Aichi region are expecting about 17,000 athletes and officials, up from the originally planned 15,000. Local organizers say they lack the budget and space to accommodate the extra participants, so late arrivals must arrange their own lodging. Some competitors will stay on a docked cruise ship or in container-style huts, while others are placed in Tokyo hotels.

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