Habitable Container House

Habitable container houses faced issues such as cramped space, inadequate facilities, and poor living experiences at the Nagoya Asian Games. Details are as follows:

Space and Facility Issues

• Unreasonable bed size: The single beds in the container houses were only 195 centimeters long. For basketball and volleyball players over two meters tall, their feet would hang over the edge of the bed when lying down, preventing them from straightening their legs and seriously affecting sleep quality.
• Narrow room space: The aisles in double-bed rooms were narrow, requiring occupants to avoid each other when moving simultaneously. With a ceiling height of only 2.2 meters, tall athletes felt oppressed. Additionally, the rooms had poor sound insulation, necessitating the use of earplugs at night.
• Insufficient air conditioning: Each container house was equipped with only one air conditioner. In Nagoya's humid and hot climate, the indoor environment quickly became stuffy and unbearable after closing the door. The organizing committee even suggested that athletes open the door to cool the room before sleeping and then close it, further highlighting the inadequacy of the air conditioning setup.

Living Experience Issues

• Leakage and water accumulation: Some container houses experienced issues such as sink leakage and waterlogged floors. Especially during heavy rainfall, water quickly flooded into the container area, leading to the emergency relocation of athletes.
• Long commute times: The container accommodation was far from some competition venues, requiring athletes to take shuttle buses for one and a half to two hours to reach the arenas, consuming a significant amount of additional energy.

Special Response Measures

• Indian delegation's early adaptation: Due to the poor accommodation conditions, the Indian sports administration built two container-like accommodation facilities in India, featuring small double bedrooms, bathrooms, small kitchens, and living areas, allowing athletes to adapt to the living environment in advance.
• Adjustments by other delegations: The president of the Philippine Olympic Committee confirmed that while all Filipino athletes had been assigned rooms, some officials, such as coaches, were transferred to different hotels and guesthouses. The Philippine men's basketball team also booked local hotels through sponsors.