Okazaki named captain of Japan delegation for Turin Games

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese Olympic Committee on Jan. 10 named veteran speed skater Tomomi Okazaki (L, file photo) as captain of the country's delegation for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Turin. The JOC also selected fellow sprint speed skater Joji Kato (R, file photo) as the flag bearer. They will lead Japanese athletes and officials in the Feb. 10 opening ceremony.

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