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Asian Games athletes face 14-hour accommodation, transport delays

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 6:37 PM UTC · How we work

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Japan’s Asian Games organizers face massive accommodation and transport delays for athletes before the September 19 opening.
Athletes wait up to 14 hours for rooms, credentials and transport, with Indian rowers waiting 12 hours.
Credential activation delays on the Costa Serena cruise ship and accreditation problems for India’s shooting coach hinder entry.
Volunteers assist athletes with navigation, language and food while Typhoon Dujuan prompts contingency planning by the Japanese Olympic Committee.

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Japan’s Asian Games organizers face massive accommodation and transport delays for athletes before the September 19 opening.
Athletes wait up to 14 hours for rooms, credentials and transport, with Indian rowers waiting 12 hours.
Credential activation delays on the Costa Serena cruise ship and accreditation problems for India’s shooting coach hinder entry.
Volunteers assist athletes with navigation, language and food while Typhoon Dujuan prompts contingency planning by the Japanese Olympic Committee.