Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Accommodation Problems Strand Indian Athletes Before 2026 Asian Games
Indian athletes arrived in Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games but had trouble getting their rooms.
A computer system problem reportedly affected athlete information and accommodation records.
Some athletes waited for many hours, with reports ranging from seven to more than 14 hours.
A video showed Indian and Thai representatives sleeping on floors while they waited.
Teams from Vietnam, China and South Korea were also reportedly affected.
India arranged 15 extra rooms for some athletes and officials.
The Indian shooting team is facing another problem because its training venue is more than two hours away.
The problems have raised concerns about whether the Games’ accommodation and transport plans are ready.
Indian athletes and officials reportedly waited seven to more than 14 hours for accommodation in Nagoya.
A system failure disrupted athlete records and prevented some delegations from accessing assigned shuttles and rooms.
A video reportedly showed Indian and Thai representatives sleeping on floors while awaiting accommodation.
India’s Chef de Mission reportedly secured 15 additional rooms for members of the contingent.
The Indian shooting team also faces commutes exceeding two hours and limited facilities before events begin on September 20.
- Who
- Indian athletes and officials, along with delegations from Thailand, Vietnam, China and South Korea, were reportedly affected.
- What
- Athletes faced lengthy waits, missing room allocations, floor sleeping and other accommodation and logistical problems.
- When
- The problems occurred just days before the 2026 Asian Games; Indian shooting events are scheduled to begin on September 20, 2026.
- Where
- Nagoya and other locations across Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, including Nagoya Port and Garden Pier.
- Why
- A system failure disrupted athlete information and accommodation records, while transport and training arrangements also created delays.
- Indian athletes
- 503 athletes: 269 men and 234 women
- Indian support staff
- 246 support staff members
- Indian officials
- 19 officials
- Reported waiting time
- Seven hours in one athlete’s account; other reports said more than 14 hours
- Additional rooms
- India reportedly secured 15 rooms
- Shooting schedule
- Indian shooting events are scheduled to begin on September 20
- Planned cruise accommodation
- Around 4,000 to 5,000 athletes are expected to stay on the Costa Serena cruise liner
- Other planned accommodation
- Nearly 2,000 athletes are expected to stay in shipping-container facilities at Nagoya Bay’s Garden Pier
