Japan Football Association Chairman Tajima Positive in New Coronavirus Test March 17 18:41

According to an interview with the people concerned, Kozo Tajima, chairman of the Japan Football Association, tested positive for the new coronavirus.

Chairman Tajima traveled abroad late last month, attended the UEFA = European Football Federation meeting in the Netherlands, and then toured the United States to see a tournament in which women's representative Nadeshiko Japan participated.

After returning to Japan, he responded to reports from the press, but was absent at the JOC = Japan Olympic Committee's Managing Board meeting held on the 16th because of fever.

According to stakeholders, Chairman Tajima was positive for the new coronavirus test.

Chairman Tajima has held key positions in national and international sporting organizations, including the FIFA Board Member of the International Football Federation and the Vice Chairman of the JOC.