Asian Games chief defends 'functional' rooms after backlash

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The Asian Games chief has defended the 'functional' accommodation arrangements for athletes in Nagoya, Japan, addressing various complaints from participants. Over 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the games, and organizers are working to ensure their comfort.

Accommodation for Asian Games athletes in Japan is "functional" and efforts are being made to deal with numerous complaints from disgruntled teams, a chief organiser told AFP. More than 17,000 competitors and officials are expected at the continent's biggest sporting spectacular, which opens on Saturday in Nagoya.Speaking ahead of the opening ceremony, organising committee president Hideaki Omura said efforts are being made to ensure athletes are comfortable.