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A top Japanese judo coach has he violence against some of Japan’s top judo athletes. The All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) said it head coach Ryuji Sonoda, 39, an official warning for his actions. It also Mr Sonoda he would not his job but that he must his coaching style. The AJJF boss Koshi Oozawa told reporters: "We information that Mr Sonoda, the head coach of the female national team, might have been physically athletes." Sonoda told the Kyodo News Agency: "Until now I have been things the way I saw fit, but I will the things that need ." Japan's Sports Minister Hakubun Shimomura said the coach's actions were unforgivable.

The issue up after 15 of Japan's top female judo stars a letter of complaint to the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) in December. They Mr Sonoda's bullying tactics. These slapping the women across the face, and shoving them, and them with wooden swords. He also them that he would them from his team if they did not do what he wanted. Many of the athletes were on the Japan team at the London Olympics in 2012. The JOC said it was vital to sure the women could train without being afraid of their coach. A senior JOC official said: “We need to a proper grip on the situation and the trainers thoroughly”.