Chinese gymnast Zhang Boheng says Asian Games athletes faced long waits and poor housing in Japan

In Japan, the Asian Games opening in Nagoya and Aichi prefecture on Saturday faced organizational problems. Chinese gymnast Zhang Boheng said he and teammates waited six hours after landing on Wednesday due to registration and paperwork, then couldn't board the cruise ship because of rain, so they booked hotel rooms. South Korea's athletes waited over five hours at the airport, and the country complained about a Japanese warlord at a ceremony. India's chef de mission acknowledged long queues but said things were sorted. Organizers defended the accommodation, which includes hotels, cabins, and a cruise ship, as safe and comfortable.

Chinese gymnast Zhang Boheng says Asian Games athletes faced long waits and poor housing in Japan
Published Sep 18, 2026
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