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Tough times for pro sports
By - 03-30-2010 04:11 PM
Originally Posted at: The Japan Times Online
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While sporting events like the Olympic Games attract a tremendous amount of attention globally, domestic sporting contests are of at least equal importance to society. Unfortunately, Nippon Professional Baseball and J. League are both in the midst of financial woe. It would be a great shame if these troubles continue to the extent that popular baseball or basketball teams disappear from the scene.
Last year, the J. League soccer club Oita Trinita received emergency loans from the league totaling ¥600 million. Also in financial strife was Tokyo Verdy, which barely managed to survive the year. The teams' difficulties primarily stem from overspending, notably on player salaries.
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The Japan Times Online
By - 03-30-2010 04:11 PM
Originally Posted at: The Japan Times Online
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While sporting events like the Olympic Games attract a tremendous amount of attention globally, domestic sporting contests are of at least equal importance to society. Unfortunately, Nippon Professional Baseball and J. League are both in the midst of financial woe. It would be a great shame if these troubles continue to the extent that popular baseball or basketball teams disappear from the scene.
Last year, the J. League soccer club Oita Trinita received emergency loans from the league totaling ¥600 million. Also in financial strife was Tokyo Verdy, which barely managed to survive the year. The teams' difficulties primarily stem from overspending, notably on player salaries.
Read More...
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The Japan Times Online
