INTERVIEW: Japan Ski Association Focuses on Developing Star Athletes

Sapporo, Feb. 5 (Jiji Press)--The Ski Association of Japan is focusing on developing star athletes as it aims for the Winter Olympics to be held in Japan in 2038 or later, its head, Masahiko Harada, said in a recent interview. "Now, if you don't do well in the world, you won't be praised," said Harada, who was a member of the Japanese men's ski jumping team that won gold at the 1998 Nagano ...

INTERVIEW: Japan Ski Association Focuses on Developing Star Athletes
Sapporo, Feb. 5 (Jiji Press)--The Ski Association of Japan is focusing on developing star athletes as it aims for the Winter Olympics to be held in Japan in 2038 or later, its head, Masahiko Harada, said in a recent interview. "Now, if you don't do well in the world, you won't be praised," said Harada, who was a member of the Japanese men's ski jumping team that won gold at the 1998 Nagano ...