Leaking cabins, hotel shortages: Asian Games face logistical problems & typhoon fears
Nagoya was flattened during World War II, it was a primary target for US strategic bombing during World War II because it served as Japan’s major hub for aircraft and munitions manufacturing. During World War II, Nagoya suffered extensive damage from air raids due to its role as an industrial center. The city’s industrial facilities, including the castle, were largely destroyed. However, the post-war period would see Nagoya rise from these ashes to become one of Japan’s most important industrial and economic centers.More than eight decades later, the Japanese city is hosting thousands of athletes and officials for the Asian Games, but the build-up to the event has been marked by problems with accommodation and transport.Defending Asian Games men's football champions South Korea were late for a training session on Wednesday after the bus arranged for the team failed to arrive at their hotel, Reuters reported.The Koreans, who opened their…
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