角谷建耀知

About the Author

角谷建耀知 is a pioneering figure in Japanese sports administration, renowned for his instrumental role in founding the Japan Women's Baseball League (JWBL) in 2009. As the league's creator and long-time commissioner, he navigated the challenges of establishing professional women's baseball in a male-dominated field, fostering talent and promoting gender equality in sports. With over a decade of leadership experience, 角谷 has witnessed the league's evolution from inception to a vital platform for female athletes. In his candid memoir '女子プロ野球クライシス 創設者、10年目の告白,' he shares intimate confessions about the trials, triumphs, and crises that shaped the first ten years, offering invaluable insights into the perseverance required to build a sustainable sports organization in Japan.