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Japan pledges premium accommodation for cricket teams at 2026 Asian Games
Despite cricket's niche status in Japan, organisers of the 2026 Asian Games have committed to providing top-tier lodging facilities for participating cricket teams, according to a Games official.
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Cricket will receive premium accommodation at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, marking a significant commitment to the sport despite its limited popularity in the host nation.
A Japanese Games official confirmed that cricket teams competing in the regional multi-sport event will be housed in the best available facilities, ensuring comparable standards to those offered to athletes in more established sports.
The decision reflects organisers' commitment to providing equitable conditions for all competing sports at the Games. Cricket's inclusion in the 2026 Asian Games represents an opportunity to raise the sport's profile in Japan, where it remains relatively unknown compared to baseball and other traditional sports.
The Asian Games, held every four years, feature dozens of sports and attract thousands of athletes from across South and Southeast Asia. Japan last hosted the Games in 1994 and is preparing extensively for the 2026 edition to ensure world-class facilities and services for all participants.