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Tokyo, Aug. 30 (Jiji Press)–Junichi Kawai, a Paralympic gold medalist in swimming and chairman of the Japanese Paralympic Committee, is seen as a candidate for the next commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency, sources said Saturday. Kawai, 50, would succeed current Commissioner Koji Murofushi, 50, who will reach the end of his term at the end of September. Kawai competed in six consecut…

Paralympic Medalist Kawai Seen as Candidate for Sports Agency Head

Tokyo, Aug. 30 (Jiji Press)–Junichi Kawai, a Paralympic gold medalist in swimming and chairman of the Japanese Paralympic Committee, is seen as a candidate for the next commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency, sources said Saturday. Kawai, 50, would succeed current Commissioner Koji Murofushi, 50, who will reach the end of his term at the end of September. Kawai competed in six consecut…

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