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Shizuka Arakawa resigns as vice president of the federation | Sports News Web Portal

The Japan Skating Federation held a regular council meeting in Tokyo on the 19th and elected 25 new directors.

Women’s figure skating 2006TurinHe has served as vice president since 2012 with an Olympic gold medal.Arakawa ShizukaHe retired at the end of his term. “In keeping with the times, I have been thinking about my role to get what is necessary and aim for a better skating world. I will do my best to contribute to the skating world. Thank you for the last 10 years.”

At the extraordinary board meeting held the same day, the incumbentNaoko Saikimr,Hide Itowas appointed vice-chairman. again,Akhisa NagashimaThe chairman remained in office.