Japanese Olympian Appointed To Tokyo 2016 Committee 16/05/2008 |
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Former Japanese national volleyball captain and three-time Olympian Tomoko Yoshihara has been appointed to the Tokyo’s 2016 Summer Olympic Games bid committee and will be a member of its communications team.
Yoshihara, who represented Japan at the 1992, 1996 and 2004 Games, will promote Tokyo 2016 and, according to a media release, “the bid will leverage her athletic experience and knowledge to advise Tokyo 2016 on building a solid Games plan”.
Dr. Ichiro Kono, Chairman and CEO of Tokyo 2016 said, “we are delighted to have a former Olympian of this stature working with us and believe that her passion for sport and standing in the Olympic community makes her a significant asset for Tokyo 2016. As one of Japan’s leading sports personalities, I am confident that Yoshihara will provide endless support and dedication to the bid. The committee is truly looking forward to working with Yoshihara and learning from her valuable insight and counsel”.
(Source: Gamesbids.com)
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