TOKYO, Jan 31 (News On Japan) –
Akihiko Yamane, the previous president of the Japan Boxing Federation, has handed away on the age of 84.
Yamane, throughout his tenure as president, was instrumental in selling Japanese boxing on the worldwide stage. He served because the coach of the Japanese crew on the Sydney Olympics and performed a key position in sending athletes to worldwide competitions. Under his management, Japan achieved its first multiple-medal haul on the London Olympics.
However, his tenure was not with out controversy. In 2018, over 300 people concerned in newbie boxing filed a criticism in opposition to Yamane. Among the allegations was the so-called “Nara decision,” which was perceived to favor contributors from Nara, the place Yamane had connections.
In the identical 12 months, the misappropriation of grants grew to become a major situation, resulting in the complete board of the Japan Boxing Federation, together with Yamane, resigning from their positions. Following his departure from the federation, Yamane, who referred to himself as “Otokoyama” (Manly Yamane), made a number of appearances on selection tv reveals.
Yamane’s demise marks the top of a chapter in Japanese boxing, abandoning a legacy of each development and controversy within the sport.