The Asian Games is slated to take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Several media reports claimed that the organizers were facing a critical bed shortage after the number of participants ballooned from 15,000 to over 17,000. The roster expanded after sports like padel and teqball were added earlier in the year.
Amid the rumours, The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) have issued a joint statement, confirming that lodging is fully secured for all the registered athletes and officials.
"Further to incorrect media reports regarding issues in securing accommodation for official Asian Games Participants, the Olympic Council of Asia and the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) can confirm the following: All the 17,000+ athletes and officials that are registered for the Asian Games before the closing of Entry by Name in July have been provided with Games-appropriate accommodation," the statement read.
"Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no further registrations have been or will be permitted. The final preparations are on track and progressing smoothly ahead of what promises to be the most spectacular Asian Games in generations," it added.
The statement comes days after it was reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has flagged concerns regarding facilities for the cricketers.
A report published by ANI claimed that the Indian board could consider sending a ‘B’ team if the facilities are not found to be up to the mark.
According to a Cricbuzz report, the organizers have presented three unusual options to the participating cricket boards: remain on a ship, stay in a major city hotel and commute to the venue daily via high-speed bullet trains, utilize temporary, tent-style marquee setups close to the stadium grounds.
Top teams including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka were reportedly not impressed by these choices.