Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Pakistan Captain Accuses Japan of Asian Games Mismanagement
Pakistan’s athletes were taken to the wrong sports venue by their bus driver.
Their captain, Jehan, said this happened shortly before an important match.
The team had very little time to get ready.
He said some players had to prepare inside the bus.
He also said they could not warm up properly.
Jehan blamed poor organization for the problem.
He described other issues, including hotel restaurants being closed after training.
Japan has not provided a response in the article.
Pakistan’s team bus reportedly took players to the wrong gymnasium before a competition match.
Captain Jehan said the team had about one hour to reach and prepare for the match.
He claimed players had to get ready on the bus and would miss their warm-up.
Jehan accused Japan of damaging the Asian Games’ dignity and discipline.
He also alleged that hotel restaurant closures left athletes without food after training.
- Who
- Pakistan’s team, led by captain Jehan, and organizers in Japan are involved.
- What
- The team’s bus reportedly went to the wrong gymnasium, causing preparation problems before a match.
- When
- Shortly before a competition match, according to Jehan’s Instagram post.
- Where
- At an Asian Games 2026 venue and the team’s hotel in Japan.
- Why
- Jehan attributed the problems to what he described as poor management and organization.
- Team affected
- Pakistan’s team
- Captain quoted
- Jehan
- Reported transport problem
- The team bus went to another gymnasium
- Time available
- About one hour remained before the competition match
- Preparation impact
- Players reportedly had to get ready on the bus and could not warm up
- Additional complaint
- Jehan said hotel restaurants were sometimes closed when athletes returned from training
- Event
- Asian Games 2026
- Source
- Jehan’s Instagram post