The South Korean delegation at the Asian Games in Japan have publicly complained about the temporary accommodation and the beds that are too short in length, as organisers faced a series of logistical problems.
Several delegations have reported difficulties ranging from delayed accommodation and transport mishaps to accreditation and equipment issues, as thousands of athletes and officials arrive in Japan’s Nagoya.
Jung Jae-yong, vice-president of the Korea Basketball Association, has criticised the unusual accommodation system as "worst it has ever been".
"Athletes who are over two metres (6ft 7in) tall cannot even stretch their legs out on the beds. It's unreasonable,” he said, according to AFP.
South Korean player, Byeon Jun-hyeong, also posted a video showing a leaking sink and a soaked floor in his room, accompanied by the caption: "Please help us".
Athletes were briefly evacuated from the accommodation last week after heavy rainfall caused flooding in Nagoya.
More than 17,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries and territories are expected to take part in the Games, which officially open on Saturday, exceeding the 15,000 participants originally anticipated by organisers.
Rather than a conventional Athletes' Village, participants are being housed across an Italian cruise ship, temporary container-style accommodation and commercial hotels. About 4,000 people, including athletes and officials are expected to stay aboard the Costa Serena, while about 2,000 are to use temporary cabins.
Indian authorities have reportedly built replicas of the temporary huts so that athletes could become accustomed to the accommodation before travelling to Japan.
The Philippine Olympic Committee president, Abraham Tolentino, said all Filipino athletes had secured rooms but that some officials and coaches had been moved to different hotels and Airbnb accommodation.
India's contingent has also reported delays.
The rowing team reached the cruise ship at about 9am Japan Standard Time, but several athletes were still waiting for rooms more than 11 hours later, reported several Indian outlets.
“Only three of the 22 men’s athletes have accommodation against their names. And names of three of the five women rowers are not registered with the hosts even though they all have valid accreditation,” an official with the Rowing Federation of India told the Times of India.
The delays have also raised concerns about food and rest.
One rower said organisers provided water while the athletes waited for their rooms but no proper food, leaving some to rely on supplies brought from India. The athlete said the team had not been able to get adequate sleep ahead of its competition, which is due to begin on 19 September.
Indian shooters reported separate problems. They waited nearly three hours for transport after arriving at the airport at about 9pm on Tuesday and eventually reached their hotel around 4am. The team was also moved to another hotel after its original accommodation was reportedly occupied by other participants.
India's pistol shooting head coach, Samaresh Jung, faced an accreditation problem that prevented him from entering the players' arena and field of play. The issue was taken up with the National Rifle Association of India, with a new accreditation expected to be issued.
The Wushu delegation also encountered registration problems, with one player and two coaches initially unable to find their names in the accommodation system.
An Indian Olympic Association official later said all the players had received rooms. The table tennis contingent described its check-in process as lengthy, although a team member said the situation eventually settled.
Transport has also been an issue. South Korea's men's football team was reportedly 20 minutes late for a recovery session after its scheduled bus failed to arrive. A day earlier, the team's bus had taken them to a baseball ground rather than Mizuho Rugby Stadium, resulting in a 30-minute delay.
A Korea Football Association official said several teams were experiencing similar problems.
"Minor issues regarding vehicle scheduling and operations have been continuously arising during every training session and official event throughout the tournament," the official said, reported Reuters.
"This is a situation that all teams currently participating in the tournament are facing, not just us."
Organisers have acknowledged complaints about accommodation. Accommodation manager Yuta Matsuo told Reuters: "We are fully aware of the dissatisfaction and concerns voiced by the athlete delegations."
"However, we are not merely acknowledging these issues, we are already taking concrete steps to improve the environment for the athletes, including their living conditions during their stay."
Organising committee president Hideaki Omura has also said: "If there are different opinions then we will respond to them appropriately."
"At this point, while we are responding to individual opinions, we have been improving everything as issues arise and we will continue to respond that way."
The organisers have previously said that all athletes and officials registered before the July deadline had been provided with "Games-appropriate accommodation", and that preparations were progressing smoothly.
Weather presents another logistical challenge. Heavy rainfall recently caused flooding, disrupted train services and forced several hundred athletes to evacuate their accommodation. Japan's chef de mission, Kosei Inoue, said some competitions had already experienced delays or postponements and that a typhoon could approach on 21 September.
"Under these circumstances, we are holding thorough meetings within the JOC to ensure that we are fully prepared and capable of responding appropriately to these situations."
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