Shizuka Arakawa resigns from his position as vice-president of the federation | at Web Portal Sports News

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

2006 Women’s Figure SkatingTorinoHe has been 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 reflected on my role to pull what is needed and aim for a better skating world. I will do my best to contribute to the skating world. Thank you for the past 10 years.”

At the extraordinary meeting of the board held on the same day, the holderNaoko SaikiMr.Hidehito Itowas named vice-president. Again,Akihisa NagashimaThe president remained in office.