# Indians ready to house Asian Games athletes in Japan

> Indian families prepare temporary housing for Asian Games athletes amid Japan's accommodation shortage.
- Title: Indians ready to house Asian Games athletes in Japan
- Summary: Indian families prepare temporary housing for Asian Games athletes amid Japan's accommodation shortage. India has arranged hotel transfers and 2,000 Nagoya…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/19/indians-living-in-japan-on-stand-by-to-house-asian-games-athletes/235784
- Published: 2026-09-19T21:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: indian embassy japan, asian games 2026, nagoya, athletes accommodation, indian athletes, temporary housing, japan athletes village, seaport housing, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.