The Overstuffed Menu: A Cautionary Tale for Global Sports Events The opening ceremony of the 2023 Asian Games marked a milestone in Japan's hosting endeavors, but it also underscored the challenges that come with staging a massive multi sport event.
With at least 11,000 athletes participating from 45 countries and regions, this edition of the games promises to be one for the record books.
The sheer number of competitors is not the only aspect that sets these games apart. The inclusion of lesser known sports like kurash, kabaddi, and sepaktakraw adds a fascinating layer to the event's cultural profile.