Temporary Container House Dormitory

The temporary container house dormitories at the Nagoya Asian Games were criticized as the 'worst ever' by athletes and officials from multiple countries due to cramped space, inadequate facilities, and poor living experience. The specific issues are as follows:

1. Unreasonable space design, cramped living experience
The container dormitories adopt a modular assembly structure, with each unit consisting of two households, each having two bedrooms and a living room, but the actual living area is small. The single bed measures 195 cm in length and 90 cm in width. For basketball and volleyball players over 2 meters tall, their ankles hang in the air when lying down, making it difficult to turn over and limiting muscle recovery. The aisle in double-bed rooms is narrow, requiring sidestepping when two people move simultaneously; the ceiling height is only 2.2 meters, making tall athletes feel oppressed. In addition, six people share one unit (three per household) of toilets, showers, and washing machines, and queues are required during peak hours in the morning and evening, further reducing private space.

2. Insufficient infrastructure configuration, poor comfort
Air conditioning configuration is one of the main points of contention. Each household is equipped with only one air conditioner. The container material has strong heat absorption, making the indoor space stuffy when the door is closed. The organizing committee even suggested that athletes open the door for ventilation before going to bed and then close it to sleep, indirectly confirming the issue of insufficient air conditioning power. In addition, the sound insulation is extremely poor, and the metal wall panels cannot block noise, requiring athletes to wear earplugs to sleep. Problems such as leaking sinks and water accumulation on the floor are also common, further affecting the living experience.

3. Extreme weather exposes structural defects
On September 8, 2026, Nagoya experienced the strongest rainfall in its observation history (104.5 mm of rainfall in one hour). The container dormitory area suffered severe waterlogging due to its low-lying terrain, forcing about 400 athletes to be urgently evacuated. Problems such as building leakage and water backflow highlighted the insufficient disaster resistance of temporary buildings, and athletes were even worried that the containers would be washed away by floods, causing great psychological pressure.

4. Commuting and security issues exacerbate dissatisfaction
The dormitory areas are distributed in five cities, and some athletes need to commute for more than one hour one way, affecting pre-game rest and tactical preparation. Insufficient night lighting and weak security measures also raise concerns about personal safety.