Members of the Indian contingent have faced a series of accommodation and logistical difficulties in Nagoya ahead of the 2026 Asian Games.
India's rowing contingent was among those affected. Several rowers reportedly waited for hours after arriving at the cruise ship being used to accommodate athletes, while some athletes who received rooms were asked to share them. A Rowing Federation of India official also reported problems with athlete names appearing in the host registration system.
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Indian rowers faced lengthy waits for accommodation after arriving in Nagoya.
Some Indian athletes were reportedly required to share rooms.
Food and rest became concerns during the accommodation delays faced by the rowing contingent.
Some shooters have reportedly faced journeys of more than two hours to reach training facilities.
Registration and accreditation problems also affected some Indian teams and officials.
Food and rest also became concerns during the prolonged wait. According to a rower quoted in reports, the organising committee provided water but no proper food during part of the wait, prompting some athletes to rely on food they had carried from India.
The shooting contingent encountered separate problems. Shooters reportedly faced delays in transport after arriving in Japan and were subsequently accommodated at a different hotel. Members of the shooting team have also faced journeys of more than two hours to reach their training venue.
Other Indian teams also experienced registration and check-in difficulties. The wushu contingent initially encountered problems with room allocations, while India's pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung faced an accreditation issue that was being addressed by the Indian authorities.
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Why This Matters
Accommodation, transport, food and access to training facilities are important logistical aspects of an international multi-sport event. The reported difficulties have required athletes and officials to make adjustments during the final preparations for competition.
The difficulties are taking place against the backdrop of an unusual accommodation system at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Instead of a conventional centralised Athletes' Village, participants are being accommodated aboard the Costa Serena cruise ship, in temporary accommodation at Garden Pier and in hotels across Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture.
