Gender and Japan: “Even the JOC director twists her neck”

Eliot KellyUncategorized

This is a translation from an article posted by Nikkan Gendai in March of 2018:

Icho Kaori on the left and Yamaguchi Kaori to the right

A female representative within the sports community of Japan and controversialist, criticizes the current harassment escapade within women’s wrestling .

On the 7th, in attendance at the JOC (Japan Olympic Committee) meeting with experts in Women’s Sports was 52kg Bronze medalist of the Seoul Olympics and JOC board of director, Yamaguchi Kaori (53). When asked to comment on the piling accusations of harassment between 4 time Olympic gold medalist Icho Kaori (33) and head coach of Japan’s national team, Sakae Kazuhito (57), “Nothing is clear, so I can’t comment on anything.” Instead she responded with a her own questions.

  • There’s ambiguity over who is being sued.

In regards to the letter of indictment submitted to the Official Committee of Public Appointments, Icho has completely denied, “I’ve had nothing to do with it,” in drawing up the letter. On the other hand she has also stated, “if I’m contacted by the proper authority to authorize punishment, I plan to explain and clarify.” Showing a stance to share details of harassment by her coach.