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Asian Games accommodation shortages in Japan
The organizers of the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games faced widespread criticism due to their use of container-style housing units for athletes' accommodations. The rooms were cramped, with short beds, especially problematic for taller athletes like basketball players. Attempts by the organizers to reduce congestion by providing dining halls and shops led the Korean basketball team to move their players to regular hotels outside the village. Japanese officials justified relying on these units by citing Japan's commitment to sustainability, despite ongoing criticism over the failure to build a traditional athletes’ village.
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