Asian Games organisers secure accommodation for 17,000 participants

Organisers of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan announced on Friday that accommodation has been secured for all registered athletes and officials, but warned that no further registrations will be permitted due to severe budget and space constraints. The statement came after participant numbers surged well beyond initial projections, raising concerns about a potential housing shortage for the event. The joint announcement from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) confirmed that all 17,000-plus athletes and officials registered before the July closing date have been provided with "Games-appropriate accommodation.