IOC President Kirsty Coventry visits the Asian Games athletes’ lodging and praises the overall arrangements after touring wooden cabins used to house competitors. She acknowledges that some athletes have criticized the cabins, saying they feel “a little tight,” while also stating she is “really impressed” with what she saw.
According to coverage, the lodging includes a mix of options: wooden cabins, a cruise ship, and hotel stays. Sources note that Japan does not build a dedicated athletes’ village for the Games, a decision organizers frame as a cost-control measure.
Outlets link this approach to Japan’s broader Olympic spending history and pandemic-era cost pressures. One report highlights that Japan spent about $13 billion on the Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed by one year due to COVID-19, and ties that context to the choice not to construct a standalone athletes’ village. While athletes express concerns about space in the cabins, all accounts describe Coventry’s inspection as largely positive overall.
