'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers
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Fri, 28 August 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia04:58first to report
There is no dedicated athletes' village, with organisers instead relying on a cruise ship, temporary wooden containers and hotels.
- Channel News Asia13:25
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- Channel News Asia13:25
The Games will be held in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from Sep 19 to Oct 4.
Wed, 9 September 2026
3 reports- abcnews.com05:28
The mayor of Nagoya says athletes who’ve arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city
- therecord.com05:32
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Athletes who've arrived early for the Asian Games were unharmed by extensive flooding that hit the central Japanese city of Nagoya, Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa said Wednesday.
- Al Jazeera English06:14
Rainwater leaked into competition venues a day before some preopening ceremony competitions beginning on Thursday.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:15
Opening ceremony will be held on Sept. 19
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia08:52
North Korean athletes who arrived in Japan ahead of the Asian Games were welcomed by a large group of supporters who sang songs and waved the country's flag.
Sat, 12 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia06:23
Para athletics athlete James Ethan Ang will be Singapore's flag bearer for the Asian Para Games opening ceremony in Aichi-Nagoya.
Mon, 14 September 2026
3 reports- Channel News Asia05:07
More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected — a bigger number than the Olympics.
- Al Jazeera English08:49
Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.
- Al Jazeera English16:05
North Korea, enjoying support in the stands, were up 7-0 by half-time and are favourites for the gold.
Tue, 15 September 2026
3 reports- Japan Times03:33
The fast-growing soccer and ping-pong hybrid will make its Asian Games debut as its founders continue to pursue an even bigger goal: the Olympics.
- Channel News Asia08:20
Organisers are hoping there will be fewer complaints about the cruise ship, despite the Games taking place during Japan's typhoon season.
- Channel News Asia09:48
Wed, 16 September 2026
2 reports- BBC News World09:33
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
- ttgasia.com11:54
Aichi is gearing up to host the 20th Asian Games in its prefectural capital, Nagoya, from September 19, marking the third time Asia’s largest sporting event will be held in Japan.
Thu, 17 September 2026
10 reports- Times of India01:07
The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games will introduce Indian spectators to a range of unique sports, such as teqball, kurash, soft tennis, sepak takraw, and sport climbing. These events not only highlight athletic prowess but also celebrate Asian culture. With a delegation of 503 athletes, India will participate robustly, showcasing diverse sporting talents on an international scale.
- South China Morning Post01:30
North Korea’s decision to send a record delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan could serve as a calculated opening for limited diplomacy with Washington and Tokyo, even as major obstacles to formal talks remain. State media reported on Wednesday that a delegation led by Kim Il-guk, North Korea’s sports minister, had left for Japan to attend the Games. The 20th Asian Games are being held in Nagoya and surrounding Aichi prefecture and run from Saturday to October 4. North Korea’s...
- Japan Times02:34
The sport's superpower is looking to bring on younger talent with an eye on the 2028 Olympics.
- Times of India02:37
Indian athletes in rowing and shooting faced a tumultuous start upon arrival, encountering major issues with their accommodation and registration. Several competitors were left without lodging, while others noticed their names were missing from the official list. Additionally, the rowing team's practice was hampered by delayed oars. On the shooting front, coach Samaresh Jung experienced accreditation problems, limiting his access.
- Channel News Asia06:02
- Le Figaro (France)06:57
À deux jours de l’ouverture des Jeux asiatiques, les conditions d’hébergement des participants continuent de susciter des difficultés. Face aux problèmes d’attribution des chambres, la délégation japonaise envisage de recourir à des hôtels réservés en solution de repli.
- Japan Times07:37
Issues arose after organizers expected 15,000 athletes and officials for the Games, only for numbers to increase as new sports were added.
- Al Jazeera English11:28
In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes' village but now faces a backlash.
- indiatimes.com11:34
Japan’s Asian Games Hosting Is a Mess. India Would Never Hear the End of It.- Indian athletes were left stranded in Nagoya for more than 12 hours on Wednesday with no rooms ready- Cabins on the cruise ship also took hours to come through- The men’s athletics team reached… pic.twitter.com/2iJRmqnYK9
- Times of India15:40
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.