From Nagoya, Japan: A large number of athletes and officials will be accommodated on a cruise ship during an upcoming sporting event. The vessel, an Italian ship, has the capacity to house thousands of people. It has arrived at a pier in the host city, where it was officially welcomed.

The ship's presence is part of the preparations for a 16-day event that starts on a Saturday. Further details about the event, including its full schedule, are available from other sources.

The event is expected to run until early October, but specific information about the activities and participants is not provided here.