Asian Games crowds in spotlight as 998 see hosts in 50,000 stadium
Summary
Crowd numbers at the Asian Games have come under scrutiny after only 998 spectators watched Japan beat South Korea in the women's football semi-finals at a 50,000-seat stadium. Organisers said more than one million tickets had been sold overall and expected ticket sales to exceed 70 percent.
Key Points
- Only 998 spectators watched Japan beat South Korea in the women's football semi-final at a 50,000-capacity stadium in Shizuoka.
- Earlier, 564 spectators saw North Korea defeat China 2-0 in the first women's football semi-final.
- Organisers in Aichi-Nagoya said more than one million tickets had been sold, with overall sales expected to top 70 percent.
- Games officials said they were not satisfied with ticket sales and pledged to keep pushing for fuller stadiums.
