President

Atsushi Sakai

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For 34 years, served as an executive of the NSA (Nippon Surfing Association). Since 1990, acted as Head Judge and Contest Director for major national competitions such as the All Japan Surfing Championship, and contributed to the administration of the association. Appointed as a board member in 2000, became Chair of various committees in 2007, and served as President of the Japan Surfing Federation (now Public Interest Incorporated Association) for 14 years from 2011 to March 2025. Currently serves as Advisor.
In 2018, upon the establishment of the Asian Surfing Federation (ASF), assumed the position of President and continues in this role.
Currently serves as a Councilor of the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC), involved in the selection of JOC board members, and is a High Performance Director (HPD) at JOC.
https://www.joc.or.jp/about/organisation/councilor/
In 2018, elected as a Board Member of the International Surfing Association (ISA) at its Annual General Meeting and served until 2021.
Founded the Shirahama Surf Team in 1982, and in 1988 established Shirahama Mariner Co., Ltd. In 2013, incorporated the business as a corporation, engaging in the import and sale of marine sports equipment and fashion items, providing related services, operating cafés, beach houses, and lodging facilities. In his hometown of Shimoda City, has actively contributed to the development of marine sports by serving as a director in public interest corporations, NPOs, and general incorporated associations.

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