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Japanese governor says remarks target Thai coach and manager, not athletes

Aichi Governor Hideaki Ohmura denied saying he did not want Thai athletes to attend the 2026 Asian Games, but acknowledged that his criticism was directed at the Thai teqball team’s manager and coach. Ohmura’s comments at a press conference on October 6 attracted attention in Thailand after he discussed a video in which the Thai … The story Japanese governor says remarks target Thai coach and…

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