Football: JFA chief Kozo Tashima wants sports world to lead by example

Japan Football Association President Kozo Tashima, who has recovered after being infected with the new coronavirus, said Wednesday he hopes Japan's state of emergency will spur athletes to put their civic duties first.Speaking online to reporters, Tashima said, "Before we are athletes, we are citizens. I hope we are all conscious of battling to overcome this difficult situation together."Tashima emphasized athletes should concentrate on preventing further infections by promoting self-restraint rather than only focusing on physical conditioning during a time when sports are restricted.As a v…READ FULL ARTICLE