Asian Games: China athletes stuck at Nagoya airport with no food, way out for 7 hours
A data entry glitch at Chubu Centrair International Airport transport centre meant athletes were unable to get buses to their accommodation
Athletes from multiple countries arriving in Japan for the 20th Asian Games were stranded at Nagoya airport because of a technical glitch, leaving some Chinese team members stuck for seven hours without food.
According to state media, the plane carrying the country’s delegation from Beijing landed on schedule at around 12.15pm, with buses already waiting at Chubu Centrair International Airport to take them to their accommodation.
However, athletes and officials soon found themselves trapped at the transport centre after a data entry error meant many of them were not listed in the departure system.
With only water available, officials, coaches and athletes from numerous countries and places had to find a space to sit down.