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Kirsty Coventry Praises Asian Games Village Despite 'Tighter' Quarters
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News18•20-09-2026, 09:43
Kirsty Coventry Praises Asian Games Village Despite 'Tighter' Quarters
- •International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry lauded the Asian Games athlete village in Nagoya, comparing it to Milan-Cortina Winter Games cabins.
- •Coventry acknowledged the Nagoya cabins are 'a little tighter' but dismissed negativity, stating athletes were happy with similar accommodations previously.
- •The Asian Games opted for temporary accommodation, hotels, and a cruise ship instead of a conventional village to cut costs for over 17,000 participants.
- •Some countries criticized the wooden cabins as cramped with short beds, but Coventry found them quiet, cool, and well-appointed, exceeding her expectations.
- •Coventry expressed strong approval for the village's design and functionality, commending Japan and the organizing committee for their efforts.
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International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry praised the Nagoya athlete village and stated that she was very impressed, noting that the temporary cabins were quiet, cool, and comparable to those used at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
Organizers in Nagoya broke with tradition and opted not to build a conventional athletes' village in a major cost-cutting measure to house more than 17,000 participants using temporary accommodations, hotels, and a docked cruise ship.
Some participating nations and delegations criticized the wooden temporary cabins for being cramped and having beds that are too short, with certain officials describing the housing setup as very problematic.
