Hashimoto Olympic Taekwondo Association “Rebuilding the player-first structure” October 29, 14:47

Regarding the resignation of all directors of the “All-Japan Taekwondo Association”, the minister in charge of the Hashimoto Olympics and Paralympics expressed his expectation that a new system would be given priority to players and other positions.

Due to the conflict between the All Japan Taekwondo Association and the players over the reinforcement policy, it was decided that all directors including Noboru Kanehara will resign at the extraordinary board meeting of the association on the 28th.

At the press conference after the cabinet meeting, the minister in charge of the Hashimoto Olympic and Paralympic Games said, I hoped that we would like to have a system that prioritizes the position of players and coaches.

In connection with the proposal to move the Tokyo Olympic marathon and racewalk to Sapporo, Mr. Hashimoto said, “I will begin discussions at the Coordinating Committee of the IOC starting from tomorrow. I want to go. "