
MDN June 15, 2003
The Japan Gymnastic Association (JGA) has reacted furiously to several Tokyo publishers that printed nude photos of a retired rhythmic gymnastics champion in their magazines, it was learned Sunday.
JGA President Hidenori Futagi did not rule out the possibility of taking legal action against the publishing houses for defaming the association. "I think they have profaned the association...."
... a formal protest against the publishers of "Shukan Post," "Shukan Gendai" and "Flash" weeklies over the matter. In the magazines, the athlete was pictured naked performing rhythmic gymnastics.