Professor Seiko Hashimoto, a visiting professor at our university,2025Years6Month26On the date, the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) was elected as the new chairman.
JOCThis will be the first time in the company's history that a woman will serve as president.
Professor Hashimoto competed in speed skating and cycling in both summer and winter sports.7He has participated in the Olympic Games twice,1992He won a bronze medal at the 2012 Albertville Winter Olympics. After retiring, he was active in the fields of sports administration and politics, and was a member of the Tokyo2020He has been a leading figure in Japan's sports world, including serving as chairman of the organizing committee for the tournament.
Regarding his appointment, Professor Hashimoto said,JOCI take seriously the responsibility of taking a new step in the history of the company and will do my utmost to achieve it."
We at our university look forward to Professor Hashimoto's continued success.
