The reports say the Asian Games are larger than the Summer Olympics in terms of the number of athletes participating. While the Summer Olympics are widely seen as the premier multi-sport event, the outlets highlight that the Asian Games can involve a greater total athlete count, implying larger-scale logistics and coordination.
The Independent frames this comparison as a way to convey the overall magnitude of the Asian Games, focusing on athlete numbers and what that means for planning. The Winnipeg Free Press also presents the same premise, using the athlete-count difference as the basis for its observation. No additional details—such as the specific athlete totals, host cities, or year-by-year comparisons—are provided in the supplied excerpts.
Because the provided material centers on the same general claim and does not include conflicting figures or broader analysis, the main point of agreement is the relative scale measured by athlete participation.
