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Nagoya mayor apologizes for Asian Games issues amid complaints

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:47 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Nagoya mayor apologizes for Asian Games issues amid complaints

Summary

Nagoya's mayor Ichiro Hirosawa issued an apology on September 30 for the "inconveniences" experienced by athletes at the Asian Games taking place in Nagoya. Complaints have surfaced regarding bed shortages and transport issues, prompting allegations of poor local organization. Hirosawa noted that participants are living in temporary accommodations instead of an athletes' village, which has led to dissatisfaction among teams. This includes reports of athletes being stranded at the airport upon arrival and the playing of the wrong national anthem for South Korea earlier in the Games. The event, which features over 17,000 athletes and officials, is set to conclude on October 1.

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•Ichiro Hirosawa is also the acting chairman of the local organizing committee.
•Issues include inadequate sleeping arrangements and transport delays.
•The Games have faced accusations of mismanagement by participating countries.
•The event wraps up on October 1, 2026.

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5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'

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Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints."We must offer our apologies to the athletes and others affected by these inconveniences," said Mayor Ichiro Hirosawa, who is also acting chairman of the local organising committee.
— Yahoo Sports

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