Daichi Suzuki, the first Secretary of the Japan Sports Agency, retired due to the expiration of his term of office September 30, 18:59
Daichi Suzuki, who was the first Secretary of the Japan Sports Agency, retired on the 30th after his term expired and thanked the staff in his final greeting.
Secretary Suzuki is a gold medalist in the 1988 Seoul Olympics men's 100-meter backstroke and has been the first secretary five years before the Japan Sports Agency was established.
During his term of office, he formulated a medium- to long-term strengthening strategy plan for the competition group, commonly known as the "Suzuki Plan," which was named after him, and encouraged commuting with sneakers to solve the lack of exercise for the working generation. We have been working on unique policies such as.
On the 30th, Secretary Suzuki gave a final greeting in front of about 120 staff members, saying, "After the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Japan was planning to retire with the most medals, but this is also life. I want to take a positive view. With the support of everyone, I managed to do this. "
He said, "Sports have tremendous power. I want you to direct that power to the people and people all over the world. I want to continue to support you in the shadows." He received the bouquet.
Koji Murofushi, a gold medalist for the Athens Olympics track and field men's hammer throw and sports director of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, will replace him on October 1.
Mr. Murofushi is scheduled to hold an inaugural press conference on the 1st and the 2nd.