Japan protests Terao's disqualification in Olympics

Japan protests Terao's disqualification in Olympics

SALT LAKE CITY, United States - Japanese officials tell reporters in Salt Lake City on Feb. 17 that Japan filed a letter of protest with the International Skating Union, questioning the disqualification of the men's 1,000 meters short track speed skater Satoru Terao in a race the previous day. (From L to R) are Kanji Kameoka, a member of the Japan Skating Federation's board of directors, Tsunekazu Takeda, president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, and short track team leader Takashi Kawakami.

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