Chairman Yasuhiro Yamashita (63) held a press conference at the Kodokan in Tokyo on the 26th, following allegations of power harassment by the former secretary general of the All Japan Judo Federation (All Japan Judo Federation).
The former secretary-general retired in January of this year due to personal reasons without communication. He emphasized that he was “suspicious” because he could not be certified as power harassment because he could not conduct an interview survey. Mr. Yamashita, who also holds senior positions such as the chairman of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), has suggested that he may resign as chairman of All Japan Judo Federation, taking responsibility for the series of uproar.
The answers to each question from Chairman Yamashita are as follows.
-While you can’t hear the person, the harassment certification as All Japan Judo Federation
Mr. Yamashita has never had a conversation with the former secretary general since December last year. Like the company, it had work rules and should consider disposing of it after giving the person an opportunity to make an excuse. I retired without the opportunity, so I couldn’t dispose of it.
-Appropriate information disclosure
Mr. Yamashita I have no intention of submitting or disclosing such matters within the secretariat to the board of directors. I would like to verify whether this judgment is correct in the future.
-The three people named by the Compliance Committee
Mr. Yamashita There are no personnel changes other than the former secretary general. The evaluation was greatly divided by the staff (even for two people), and I thought that it would be enough to be careful.
-Regarding the response to some reports
Mr. Yamashita The vice-chairmen who investigated power harassment are resentful at the fact that “All Japan Judo Federation has concealed.” They insisted that they came from outside and were doing it legitimately.
-Responsibility
Mr. Yamashita I couldn’t pay attention because I didn’t come to All Japan Judo Federation at all. There was a big problem of position and ability, and I was worried and worried whether this was really good as the chairman of All Japan Judo Federation. I think it means I couldn’t play my part. First of all, I am responsible.
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