League: Olympics Sport: Olympics Country: Global Category: Transactions

Asian Games athletes housed on Italian cruise ship in Nagoya

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:45 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Asian Games athletes housed on Italian cruise ship in Nagoya

Summary

The Costa Serena cruise ship has officially welcomed up to 5,000 officials and athletes for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Running from September 16 to October 4, the games have over 11,000 participants, surpassing the Paris Olympics total. Due to a lack of dedicated athlete accommodations, the ship, hotels, and converted containers will house the athletes. Many teams will stagger arrivals to manage space effectively. Captain Federico Sias expressed that the ship will serve as a home fostering friendship among attendees.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Costa Serena hosts 5,000 athletes for Asian Games in Japan
•Games open on September 16 and run through October 4
•Over 11,000 athletes expected, surpassing 2024 Paris Olympics
•Staggered arrivals planned due to limited housing options
•Asian Games first held in 1951, includes 45 countries

Latest Updates

7:45 AMYahoo Sports — All aboard. The Asian Games will lodge thousands of athletes on an Italian cruise ship

What they're saying

"
The Italian cruise ship Costa Serena that will house up to 5,000 officials and athletes for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, received its official welcome on Tuesday at Kinjo Pier in the host city. Without a dedicated athletes village, officials are using the cruise ship, hotels and converted containers to house more than 11,000 athletes.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Olympics Olympics