Container House for Five People

A container house accommodating five people can meet official accommodation standards if its configuration is up to par, but it may affect athletes' preparation for competitions.

Compliance with Official Accommodation Standards

The core requirements of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for athletes' accommodation are safety, hygiene, and meeting basic rest needs, without mandating the construction of a unified Asian Games Village. In the Nagoya Asian Games, each container house unit was divided into two households, with three people living in each household. They shared toilets, shower rooms, and washing machines, and were equipped with air conditioners and refrigerators. There was also a barrier-free ramp at the entrance, and the paper configuration just met the minimum standard line. Moreover, the accommodation system for the entire event was divided into three categories: cruise ships, container houses, and scattered hotels, spanning five cities with 30 different accommodation standards. This plan passed the acceptance inspection by the OCA Coordination Committee in 2025. Therefore, if a container house can continuously ensure safety and hygiene and meet the basic rest needs of five people, it complies with official accommodation standards from a regulatory perspective.

Impact on Athletes' Preparation

• Limited Space: Container houses are not originally designed for long-term occupancy. With limited ceiling height, athletes may feel cramped and dare not stand up straight inside. The bed dimensions are 1.95 meters in length and 90 centimeters in width. For basketball and volleyball players who are over two meters tall, their ankles will hang over the edge of the bed when lying down, making it difficult to turn over.
• Insufficient Facilities: Each room is equipped with only one air conditioner, and its effectiveness in cooling during hot weather is questionable. Poor rest will directly affect the quality of training the next day. If five people live in one room, the demand for facilities such as toilets will increase, and shared facilities may experience usage congestion during peak hours, further affecting athletes' lives and preparation states.