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Indians ready to house Asian Games athletes in Japan
Indian families prepare temporary housing for Asian Games athletes amid Japan's accommodation shortage.
In brief
Indian families prepare temporary housing for Asian Games athletes amid Japan's accommodation shortage. India has arranged hotel transfers and 2,000 Nagoya households on standby to accommodate nearly 500 athletes at 2026 Asian Games after Japan skipped an athletes' village. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Japan skips athletes' village
Japan decided against building an athletes' village for the 2026 Asian Games to save costs.
Athletes unhappy with temporary housing
Many athletes complain about small beds and no storage space in temporary accommodations.
India moves athletes to hotels
India has transferred nearly 500 athletes from temporary huts to hotel rooms.
2,000 families on standby
The Indian embassy reached out to 2,000 Nagoya families for potential athlete housing.
Families welcome athletes
Indian households are prepared to host athletes at their homes if needed.
Organizers call it cost-effective
Japan's organizers say the arrangement is safe, comfortable and cost-effective.
The bottom line
India has arranged hotel transfers and 2,000 Nagoya households on standby to accommodate nearly 500 athletes at 2026 Asian Games after Japan skipped an athletes' village.
