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Officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging at Asian Games

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Wade, S. (2026, September 18). Officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging at Asian Games. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/officials-defend-using-temporary-containers-cruise-ship-as-lodging-at-asian-games/article_446ae972-a838-59a5-b286-25f6b957a388.html

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Olympic Council of Asia officials are addressing criticism regarding accommodations for participants at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The lodging includes temporary structures made from converted wooden containers and a repurposed cruise ship. Despite concerns, the OCA claims that all registered athletes and officials, numbering over 17,000, have received suitable accommodation for the event.

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The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is facing complaints over accommodations for athletes and officials at the Asian Games held in NAGOYA, Japan. To address lodging needs, organizers are using converted wooden containers and even a cruise ship as temporary housing options. Despite these unconventional arrangements, the OCA asserts that 17,000-plus athletes and officials, who registered by the entry deadline in July, have been provided with “games-appropriate accommodation.” The council is working to reassure participants about the adequacy of their living conditions during the event.

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The Olympic Council of Asia is attempting to quell complaints about lodging for athletes and officials at the Asian Games, which includes the use of converted wooden containers. asserted

which → attempt → containers

The OCA said Friday that all “17,000-plus athletes and officials” that registered by the entry deadline in July have been provided “games-appropriate accommodation.” asserted

that → say → accommodation

Officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging at Asian Games

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