By the Numbers: A Look at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan – WTOP News
- On Thursday, September 24, South Korea and Thailand criticized the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with South Korean Sport and Olympic Committee President Ryu Seung-min saying organizers "deserve a failing grade" for chaotic operations.
- With no traditional athletes' village built as a cost-cutting measure, organizers forced more than 4,000 people onto a cruise ship in Nagoya's port and 2,000 into cramped wooden container "villas."
- Erratic transport services left competitors stranded or late for events, with South Korean and Qatari football teams arriving 30 minutes behind schedule. Organizers also played the wrong anthem for North Korea and misidentified South Korea as the "Republic of China" at medal ceremonies.
- Asian Games organizing committee spokesman Hiroshi Koshizuka admitted transport issues occurred but insisted "there had been no significant impact on the Games and no event has been delayed." He claimed the committee increased shuttle services and established complaint-response systems.
- Despite logistical difficulties, South Korean athletes aim to meet their target of around 45 gold medals, while teams from China and Vietnam also reported operational challenges as competition continues.
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