Asian Games cricket row: Japan Cricket CEO says teams can make own arrangements
The Japan Cricket Association CEO has clarified that while teams are offered hotel accommodation for the upcoming Asian Games, they are free to make their own arrangements. This follows concerns raised by cricketing nations regarding the distance of the designated hotel from the playing venue.
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Highlights the logistical challenges and organizational friction involved in hosting multi-sport international events like the Asian Games.
NEW DELHI: With concerns over accommodation and other logistical arrangements emerging ahead of cricket’s return to the Asian Games, Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji has sought to put the apprehensions into perspective, saying participating teams have been offered hotel accommodation but are free to make their own arrangements.At a recent Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, leading cricketing nations reportedly raised concerns over the accommodation arrangements, with the designated hotel located around 20km from the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin City, Aichi Prefecture, where the cricket matches will be held.The Asian Games begin on September 17.Japan Cricket CEO clarifies accommodation arrangementsMiyaji stressed that the JCA is playing a limited role in the event’s organisation.“The Asian Games is being organised by the organising committee Aichi-Nagoya Games Organizing Committee (AINAGOC) in collaboration with the ACC under the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA),” Miyaji told PTI.“The JCA has provided support in…
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