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What’s the Asian Games accommodation crisis, and where will athletes stay?
In a cost-cutting move, Japan decided against setting up a dedicated athletes’ village but now faces a backlash.
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Japan’s decision to forgo a dedicated athletes’ village for the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games, citing cost‑cutting, has sparked backlash as a housing crisis looms. The Games begin this weekend, but organisers are scrambling to find accommodation for athletes and officials from participating nations. The shortage has placed pressure on the host to quickly secure alternative lodging solutions.
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