Japan Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton Federation President Takahiro Kitano (62) issued an apology on the 12th for inappropriate comments he made regarding the federation’s administrative error that prevented the men’s bobsleigh team from competing at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Kitano acknowledged the mistake and expressed regret for his earlier statements, which had drawn criticism from athletes and the public. The federation has since initiated measures to compensate the affected athletes and review its internal procedures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
