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Malaysian teams get backup plan for Asian Games disruptions
Malaysian team managers now have clear rules to handle transport and food issues at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
In brief
Malaysian team managers now have clear rules to handle transport and food issues at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Team managers can use e-hailing services or ready-to-eat meals if organizers' transport or food services are delayed or insufficient. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Quick answers
- Why now?
- New rules follow recent reports of potential service disruptions at the Asian Games.
- What's next?
- Team managers must follow these rules to ensure smooth operations for athletes and officials.
- What is the key takeaway from Malaysian teams get backup plan for Asian Games disruptions?
- Team managers can use e-hailing services or ready-to-eat meals if organizers' transport or food services are delayed or insufficient.
Transport backup rules
Team managers can use e-hailing services if organizer transport is delayed by over an hour.
“For transport, if vehicles provided by the organisers are delayed by more than one hour and the situation could affect the team's movement, team managers may use e-hailing services as alternative transport based on necessity and reasonable rates.”
Food backup rules
Ready-to-eat meals are provided if organizers' food services are insufficient or unavailable.
“For food provision, if food supplied by the organisers is insufficient or unavailable, NSC will provide Ready-to-Eat meals as an alternative.”
Documentation needed
All alternative transport or food purchases must be documented with receipts for reimbursement.
“All use of alternative transport or purchases of alternative food must be recorded and supported by original receipts or proof of payment for record-keeping and reimbursement purposes.”
SOP purpose
These rules prevent disruptions without replacing existing organizer services.
“The SOP is a preparedness measure to address any service disruptions and does not replace the transport and food facilities already provided by the organisers.”
Why now?
New rules follow recent reports of potential service disruptions at the Asian Games.
“In a statement today, NSC said the measures were introduced following several reported issues that could potentially disrupt operations during the Games.”
What's next?
Team managers must follow these rules to ensure smooth operations for athletes and officials.
“Under the revised SOP, team managers have been given clear guidelines on what to do if disruptions to transport or food services affect the movement and needs of athletes and officials.”
The bottom line
Team managers can use e-hailing services or ready-to-eat meals if organizers' transport or food services are delayed or insufficient.
