Athletes criticise organisational, logistical mishaps at ‘sad’ Asian Games
Summary
The Asian Games in Japan have faced many problems like delays from rain, transport mistakes, and bad scheduling. These issues have made athletes tired and upset during the event held mainly in Nagoya from September 19.Key Facts
- Athletes experienced scheduling problems, like Indian badminton player PV Sindhu playing three matches in 18 hours.
- Pakistan’s volleyball team was taken to the wrong gym, causing last-minute warm-up issues.
- South Korean basketball and men’s football teams missed practice or matches due to late or wrong buses.
- Heavy rain disrupted tennis, surfing, and cricket events, cancelling some matches.
- Cricket matches between Pakistan-Hong Kong and India-Afghanistan were cancelled due to rain; top-ranked teams advanced automatically.
- Typhoon Surigae is expected to bring more strong winds and rain to the Games area midweek.
- The Games are mainly in Nagoya and Aichi prefecture, with some events in Tokyo and Osaka.
- Athletes reported problems like hotel restaurants closing early, affecting their meals.
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