The organisers of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya have issued a clarification stating that all registered athletes and officials have been provided with appropriate accommodation, following reports of concerns raised by cricket boards including the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Organising Committee (AINAGOC) said in a joint statement that all 17,000+ athletes and officials registered before the closing of Entry by Name in July have been given Games-appropriate accommodation. They added that no further registrations would be permitted unless exceptional circumstances arise.

The clarification comes days after reports suggested that the BCCI was dissatisfied with the facilities offered to cricket teams. According to an ANI report, the Indian board may send a 'B' squad if the facilities are not improved. A Cricbuzz report indicated that cricket teams have three accommodation options: staying on a cruise ship, staying in a city and taking a bullet train to the stadium, or staying in marquee tents. These options have reportedly not impressed top cricket teams including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.

The Asian Games 2026 are scheduled to take place from September 19 to October 4 in Nagoya and other venues in the Aichi region. The organisers have stated that the final preparations are on track. Hideaki Ohmura, head of the organizing committee and governor of Aichi Prefecture, had earlier voiced concerns about the rise in participant numbers, noting that the original plan called for 15,000 competitors.

The accommodation arrangements include hotels, makeshift wooden structures in downtown Nagoya, and the Costa Serena cruise ship. The organisers have emphasised that all registered participants have been provided with suitable lodging.