Key Takeaways
- South Korea's men's volleyball team was bussed to the wrong venue during the Asian Games.
- The error caused the team to cancel their practice session before a match against Taiwan.
- Organisers apologised and promised to prevent future incidents.
South Korea's men's volleyball team faced another transport mix-up at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, with the bus carrying the team going to the wrong venue.
The team was supposed to train at the Inuyama venue but ended up at Okazaki, an hour away, leading to the cancellation of their practice session.
The Korea Volleyball Association lodged a formal complaint with the organisers through the Korea Olympic Committee (KSOC).
Despite the mix-up, the team went on to defeat Taiwan 3-1 in their match.
This is the latest in a series of organisational issues affecting the Asian Games, with previous incidents also reported involving the Pakistan and South Korea men's basketball teams.
The Pakistan men's volleyball team was also bussed to the incorrect arena for their game with Uzbekistan, causing a 45-minute delay.
Ayumi Sakamoto, a spokesperson for the local organising committee, apologised for the inconvenience and stated that steps would be taken to prevent future errors.
The organising committee acknowledged the basic nature of the mistake and vowed to ensure proper checks and displays of team and vehicle information.
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the organisers in managing the complex logistics of the Asian Games.
An organiser-provided shuttle bus took our team to Okazaki instead of its training venue in Inuyama yesterday morning.
An official from the Korea Volleyball Association, Korea Volleyball Association official
This is another mismanagement by Japan at the ongoing Asian Games.
Murad Jehan, Pakistan men's volleyball captain
We sincerely apologise to both teams for the inconvenience.
Ayumi Sakamoto, Spokesperson for the local organising committee
