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Eight Osaka junior high school students were barred from the JOC Junior Olympics due to a registration error by the Osaka Junior High School Athletics Association (OJHSAA). The OJHSAA mistakenly believed the deadline was Sept. 28, not Sept. 24. The Japan Amateur Athletics Federation (JAAF) refused to accept late entries.
OJHSAA officials apologized to parents, stating the athletes were blameless. Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura appealed to the JAAF, but they maintained their strict policy. The OJHSAA filed an arbitration request with the Japan Sports Arbitration Agency. Read more racing coverage.
The JAAF posted a document explaining its policy on registration errors, emphasizing fairness and consistency. The students' participation remains uncertain as the arbitration process unfolds. Related: Osaka Team Barred from Junior Olympics Due to Entry Deadline Miss.
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Osaka students barred from Junior Olympics due to registration error; Osaka Federation seeks arbitration. Eight Osaka junior high school students were barred from the JOC Junior Olympics due to a registration error by the Osaka Junior High School Athletics Association (OJHSAA). The OJHSAA mistakenly believed the deadline was Sept. 28, not Sept. 24. The Japan Amateur Athletics Federation (JAAF) refused to accept late entries.
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Runner World published this brief on October 6, 2026. The underlying Japan Running News report was dated October 6, 2026.
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