"It is not true": AG organizing committee firmly refutes controversies over accommodation and diet

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The organizing committee for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya (Japan) Asian Games (AINAGOC) has firmly refuted controversies surrounding the cruise ship boarding process and substandard meal plans at certain venues.

On the 22nd, the organizing committee issued a statement titled "Regarding some media reports on athlete accommodation and meal services," directly addressing the previously raised controversies.

The organizing committee first refuted media reports claiming that disorganized operations by the committee caused delays and confusion during the cruise ship boarding process on the 16th.

The committee stated, "Some reports claimed that the delay in boarding was due to the organizing committee failing to properly input information into the accommodation system, but this is not true."

It further added, "We understand that the main reason for the boarding delays and confusion was that some athletes submitted incomplete documents, which required additional time to process."

Regarding social media (SNS) posts claiming that the quality of food provided to athletes at the Techball venue had significantly declined, the committee refuted this by stating, "The food and beverages in question were not provided by the organizing committee."

The committee explained, "We have established a meal provision system at each accommodation facility, taking into account the characteristics of each sport, competition schedules, and training plans." It added, "We are also cooperating with relevant contractors to respond to individual requests received from each National Olympic Committee (NOC), including food allergies and religious or cultural dietary restrictions."

At the same time, the Games organizing committee stated, "We will seriously listen to the voices of the athletes," and "In cooperation with relevant contractors and institutional investors, we will strive to operate the existing accommodation and meal systems stably while implementing necessary improvements so that all athletes can participate in the Games with peace of mind."

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