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Chiharu Igaya - Olympedia

Chiharu Igaya

Japan's first ever Winter Olympic medalist
Country: Japan

Content:
  1. Leadership in the Olympic Movement
  2. Impartiality in Evaluation
  3. Respect for Sochi's Bid
  4. The Importance of Comprehensive Analysis
  5. Balance of Business and Sport
  6. Sports Legacy and Current Enjoyment

Chiharu Igaya: The First Japanese Olympian to Achieve Winter Games Success

Chiharu Igaya made history as the first Japanese athlete to medal at the Winter Olympics, earning silver in the slalom event in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956.

Leadership in the Olympic Movement

Igaya has a long and distinguished career within the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

He has served as the head of evaluation commissions for three Olympic Games, including the 1994 Lillehammer, 2006 Turin, and 2014 Sochi bids.

Impartiality in Evaluation

As a representative of the IOC, Igaya emphasizes his independence from national affiliations when assessing candidate cities. He guarantees the impartiality of th Chiharu Igaya - Wikipedia BUL