Supporting Athletes' Post-Competition Careers: Leifras Director Appointed to Expert Committee for Japan Sports Agency Project
PR Newswire•22/10/2026•09:20 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Mitsuharu Yazawa appointed to Japan Sports Agency expert committee through March 18, 2027
- ➤Committee will study athletes’ post-competition careers and community collaboration
- ➤Leifras contracts cover 381 schools and 2,120 school clubs nationwide as of December 2025
- ➤Leifras supported 2,224 club activities at 478 schools as of June 30, 2026
Expert Statements
Mitsuharu Yazawa, Director and Head of the Corporate Management Division at Leifras
“Mr. Yazawa expects to contribute a community-collaboration perspective to the Expert Committee, drawing on Leifras' experience in employing former athletes and working with local governments.”
Supporting Athletes' Post-Competition Careers: Leifras Director Appointed to Expert Committee for Japan Sports Agency Project PR Newswire
Appointment Recognizes Leifras' Experience and Expertise in Community Collaboration Through the Employment of Former Professional Athletes and the Transition of School Club Activities to Community-Based Programs
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