Taekwondo Association to discuss the resignation of all directors October 25th, 1:13

The association decided to discuss the resignation of all directors, including Chairman Noboru Kanehara, at the extraordinary board meeting this month on the issue of the conflict between the association and the players over the strengthening policy of the “All-Japan Taekwondo Association”, etc. I understand.

“All-Japan Taekwondo Association” and the players who are candidates for the Japanese national team are in conflict with each other about the policy and management of the association, and many players have not participated in the camp hosted by the association.

At the regular board meeting on 8th of this month, we decided to replace three strengthening staff, but the resignation of all directors requested by some directors was not treated as an agenda.

In order to break the situation, the association decided to hold a temporary board meeting on 28th of this month and decided to discuss a renovation plan that included the resignation of all directors including President Kanbara. understood.

In the bill, after verifying whether or not five outside experts such as Judo, former world champion of Judo and director of JOC = Japan Olympic Committee, and sports journalist Kiyozumi Ninomiya were appropriate for the management of the directors, New director candidates will also be selected.

This means that all directors, including Chairman Kanehara, are required to submit a resignation by the general meeting to decide the next director.

The association's chairman Kanehara told NHK's interview that "I want to hear outside opinions. I want to think about what kind of association system and environment is best for players." .