World · Singapore Bureau
Asian Games struggles with ticket sales for eight sports, closing ceremony
Despite some events being marketed as sold out, ticket sales for eight sports at the ongoing Asian Games have fallen short of 60 percent capacity. Empty seats continue to mar several competitions and the closing ceremony.
LSN Singapore ·
Organisers of the Asian Games are facing a ticketing challenge, with eight sports failing to reach 60 percent capacity even as venues are promoted as having sold-out events. The discrepancy highlights a gap between official statements and actual attendance figures across the multi-sport competition.
The under-performance extends to marquee events, including the closing ceremony, which has also struggled to fill seats despite the significance of the occasion. Spectators attending various sporting disciplines have reported witnessing noticeable vacant sections throughout stadiums and arenas.
The situation reflects broader challenges in generating public interest for certain sports on the Games calendar. Factors contributing to lower-than-expected attendance may include ticket pricing, scheduling conflicts, or limited appeal of specific disciplines among local and regional audiences.
Asian Games officials have not yet issued public statements addressing the attendance shortfall or the apparent discrepancy between reported ticket sales figures and actual venue capacity utilisation. The ticketing performance comes as the Games enter their final stages, with competitions and ceremonies approaching conclusion.