http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20120326-OHT1T00015.htm
translated and edited by Brett Larner
Having taken Cambodian citizenship in a bid to make the London Olympics, comedian Hiroshi Neko (Hiroshi Cat, 34, born Kuniaki Takizaki) was been named to the Cambodian Olympic team in the men's marathon according to a statement from Cambodian Olympic Committee managing director Vath Chamrouen on Mar. 25. An official announcement will be made in April along with the lineup of the Cambodian Olympic team in other sports. Neko's dream is coming true, but his participation in the Olympics after transferring citizenship has sparked debate.
Running headlong in pursuit of the Olympics, Neko's dream has come true. After whittling down the candidates for the wildcard athletics berth to three men and one woman, the Cambodian Olympic Committee evaluated the candidates based on their performances and other criteria in accordance with IAAF procedures. Director Chamrouen gave th…
translated and edited by Brett Larner
Having taken Cambodian citizenship in a bid to make the London Olympics, comedian Hiroshi Neko (Hiroshi Cat, 34, born Kuniaki Takizaki) was been named to the Cambodian Olympic team in the men's marathon according to a statement from Cambodian Olympic Committee managing director Vath Chamrouen on Mar. 25. An official announcement will be made in April along with the lineup of the Cambodian Olympic team in other sports. Neko's dream is coming true, but his participation in the Olympics after transferring citizenship has sparked debate.
Running headlong in pursuit of the Olympics, Neko's dream has come true. After whittling down the candidates for the wildcard athletics berth to three men and one woman, the Cambodian Olympic Committee evaluated the candidates based on their performances and other criteria in accordance with IAAF procedures. Director Chamrouen gave th…