Mitsuru Murai, former chairman of the J.League soccer club, was appointed as the new director of the Japan Badminton Association, which has been hit by scandals such as embezzlement of former staff members. showed.
After serving as vice chairman for the time being, Mr. Murai plans to become the new chairman in June this year.
At the Japan Badminton Association, there were a series of scandals such as embezzlement by former staff members and fraudulent applications for subsidies, and in November last year, the association's executives, including chairman Yoshio Sekine, resigned after taking responsibility for management and supervision.
After that, Mr. Murai, who served as chairman of the J. Officially approved.
According to the association, Mr. Murai will become vice chairman for the time being on the 22nd, and will be appointed as the new chairman in the election of directors in June this year.
At the press conference, Mr. Murai said, "It's a big transition from soccer to badminton, but I wanted to give back to the sports world. I don't know how far I can go, but I want to do my best."
After that, he said, "It would be a shame if many issues have damaged credibility. Most of all scandals are conducted behind closed doors. Thoroughly increase transparency and disclose even inconvenient things. It is my mission to go," he said, showing his determination for reform.