Yasuhiro Yamashita, Chairman of the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee, said that the IOC = International Olympic Committee recommended that Russian and Belarusian athletes not participate in international competitions following the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia. I support it, "he said, showing his understanding.
Chairman Yamashita responded to media reports in Tokyo on the 1st, saying, "I fully support the IOC's recommendation to prevent Belarusian players who have an alliance with Russia from participating in international competitions. I think it's a very difficult situation. It's extremely important to think about what we can do and take action so that more people can converge in a way that doesn't hurt. "
In addition, the IJF = International Judo Federation temporarily suspended the duties of the Honorary Chairman and Ambassador of the Federation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has a close relationship with President Yamashita. I don't want President Putin to be the Honorary Chairman when he's working as one, "he said. ..