South Korean athletes criticize cramped beds at Japan's Asian Games
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Ahead of the Asian Games in Nagoya, South Korean athletes have voiced significant dissatisfaction with their accommodations, specifically the wooden container huts designed to house around 2,000 participants. Concerns have emerged regarding the size of the beds, particularly for taller athletes who find it difficult to stretch out. The delegation has reported issues like leaking pipes and inadequate space. While more than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected, initial plans only anticipated 15,000, leading to overcrowding and accommodation challenges. The Games officially start on Saturday and will run until October 4.
- •South Korea's basketball delegation criticizes container hut accommodations.
- •Athletes over two meters tall struggle to fit in beds.
- •Complaints include leaks and flooding in living quarters.
- •More than 17,000 participants are attending the Games.
- •The Asian Games commence officially on Saturday.
- 9:38 AMYahoo Sports — Athletes say they can't stretch their legs in container hut beds at Japan's Asian Games
- 9:33 AMBBC Sport — Tall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
"South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
"South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:38 AMAthletes say they can't stretch their legs in container hut beds at Japan's Asian Games
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
- BBC SportSep 16, 2026, 9:33 AMTall athletes can't stretch their legs in container beds at Asian Games, official says
South Korea's delegation slams the wooden containers housing its athletes at the Asian Games in Nagoya city.
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