SAI Prepares Athletes with Container-Style Housing Ahead of 2026 Asian Games

Ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is installing container-like housing units at its Patiala and Bengaluru centers to acclimate athletes to the event's unconventional accommodation. The Games will feature a docked cruise liner and converted shipping containers as housing, replacing the traditional athletes' village. India has requested on-land accommodation for certain athletes to prevent pre-competition discomfort. Preparations, including athlete contingent finalization and logistics, are ongoing under Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's oversight.