Athletes express frustration over organization at Asian Games in Japan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:22 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Athletes arriving for the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, report significant organizational issues a day before the competition begins. Chinese gymnast Zhang Boheng stated he was left waiting for six hours upon arrival, impacting his schedule and well-being. Delays were reportedly experienced by South Korean and Indian teams as well, with complaints about accommodation standards and athlete registration processes. The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee has lodged a complaint concerning the use of a historical figure at the opening ceremony, highlighting tensions in South Korea-Japan relations. Games officials acknowledge the situation and claim to be addressing these issues promptly.
- •Zhang Boheng reports delays exceeding six hours upon arrival.
- •South Korea filed a complaint over a historical figure at a ceremony.
- •India's delegation faced issues with athlete registration at the airport.
- •Games officials are aware and working to resolve the situation.
- •Accommodation issues include lack of an athletes' village and poor-quality beds.
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Athletes 'can't take it any more' as Asian Games issues mount
"The Asian Games in Japan were on Friday facing more accusations of poor organisation with a world champion gymnast "totally exhausted", the public drafted in to rescue stranded athletes and South Korea lodging a complaint about a Japanese warlord."We are aware of the situation including reports that athletes have had to wait for hours and we are doing our best to handle it," a Korean Sport and Olympic Committee (KSOC) official told AFP. Also on Friday, the KSOC said it had filed a complaint with
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