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JAAF to Establish Human Rights Policy Ahead of World Championships, A Rare Move in Japan

On Aug. 19 it was learned through interviews with sources at the JAAF that it is establishing its own independent human rights policy and code of conduct within this month to fight the problems of violence, harassment, defamation on social media, and voyeuristic photography. The move is one of very few of its kind among domestic sports organizations.The JAAF guidelines are based on those of World

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Muratake Breaks 13 for 110 mH NR at Athlete Night Games in Fukui

Like the Fuji Hokuroku World Trial meet 2 weeks ago, this weekend’s Athlete Night Games in Fukui had a string of high-level performances that had a big impact on the lineup for Japan’s home team at next month’s Tokyo World Championships.Capping the meet was a stellar 12.92 (+0.6) NR in the men’s 110 mH by Rachid Muratake (JAL), 2nd-fastest in the world this year, 11th-fastest in history, and the