TOJO Minoru, a chief referee, OTSUKA Haruhiro and TANAKA Toshiyuki, assistant referees were dispatched to Poland to participate in this referee program. They returned to Japan on 8 June after finishing the entire program.

Comments

TOJO Minoru, a Referee (Saitama Prefecture)
During the exchange program, I was in charge of refereeing at three Poland top league matches and friendly match between Poland and Lithuania.
I also participated in a training camp for referees in Poland.
Polish football showed very intense physical contact, which a lot of body contacts and tackle aiming feet of players were involved. However, it was impressive that they were not worried about it too much and were concentrating on their next play.
In addition to the matches, I was able to have profitable time by being exposed to Polish history and culture.
I would like to make use of much of the experience I gained from this program.

左から
Mr. SAWICKI Maciej （Executive Director）
OTSUKA Haruhiro, an Assistant Referee
Mr. DOBRYNIN Zbigniew （a referee who served as the fourth referee at three matches in domestic league）
Mr. BONIEK Zbigniew （Federation Chairman）
TOJO Minoru, a Chief Referee
Mr. PRZESMYCKI Zbigniew（Referee Chairman）
TANAKA Toshiyuki, an Assistant Referee