Nagoya, Japan, Sept 19, 2026 (AFP) - We don't want Games host Japan losing money, says Asian Olympic official

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2026-09-19

Japan's hosting of the Asian Games with huts and a cruise ship is an example for other nations if they want to stage major events without breaking the bank, a senior Olympic official said Saturday. The build-up to Asia's biggest sporting spectacular has been overshadowed by a shortage of accommodation in Nagoya for the more than 17,000 participants. Some countries have also complained about the quality of the rooms, especially in the shipping con......

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