Archive · 18 Sep 2026
India Prepares Nagoya Home Backup for Asian Games Contingent
India is getting ready for the Asian Games in Nagoya.
Some athletes had trouble finding suitable places to stay after arriving.
To help, India created a three-part backup plan.
Two people will help athletes at the airport.
Three more people will work at the Athlete Welcome Centre.
India has also identified about 2,000 Indian residents living in Nagoya.
If needed, some residents could temporarily host athletes and officials.
The goal is to make sure housing problems do not disrupt the team’s preparations.
India identified around 2,000 Indian residents in Nagoya as a potential accommodation backup.
The contingency programme is jointly managed by the Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India and the Chef de Mission.
Two personnel will coordinate the contingent’s arrival and movement at the airport.
Three personnel at the Athlete Welcome Centre will assist with lodging and logistics.
The plan follows accommodation difficulties faced by some athletes after arriving in Nagoya.
- Who
- The Indian Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India, the Chef de Mission and Indian residents in Nagoya are involved.
- What
- India has created a three-layer contingency programme for accommodating Asian Games athletes and officials.
- When
- Ahead of the Asian Games, after some athletes experienced lodging difficulties following their arrival.
- Where
- Nagoya, Japan, including the airport, Athlete Welcome Centre and homes of local Indian residents.
- Why
- To ensure accommodation and logistical problems do not affect the Indian contingent’s preparations.
- Potential accommodation network
- Around 2,000 Indian residents living in Nagoya
- Contingency structure
- Three layers
- Airport support
- Two personnel will coordinate arrivals and movement
- Welcome Centre support
- Three personnel will assist with accommodation and logistics
- Emergency option
- Residents’ homes could provide temporary accommodation if necessary
- Reason for plan
- Some athletes faced accommodation difficulties after arriving in Nagoya
- Responsible groups
- Indian Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India, Chef de Mission and Indian diaspora