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Aug 10, 04:19 AM
Koryo High School Withdraws From Summer Koshien Over Violence Allegations
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Koryo High School Withdraws From Summer Koshien Over Violence Allegations

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  • 日本経済新聞 電子版(日経電子版)
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Koryo High School of Hiroshima has withdrawn from the 107th National High School Baseball Championship after allegations of violence and bullying within the baseball team resurfaced and spread on social media. Principal Masakazu Hori announced the decision on 10 August, a day after the school’s board held an emergency meeting and informed tournament organizers. The allegations include a January dormitory incident that led the Japan High School Baseball Federation to issue a strict caution in March. Additional claims of physical and verbal abuse by coaches and players have since circulated online. Hori said the school “takes the situation seriously” and will undertake a thorough overhaul of its coaching structure while cooperating with an ongoing third-party investigation. Koryo, a powerhouse that has won three spring championships and was making its 53rd overall appearance, had defeated Asahikawa Shikou on 7 August to reach the second round and was slated to face Tsuda Gakuen on 14 August. Mid-tournament withdrawals are rare; the federation stated its earlier decision to allow Koryo to compete had been appropriate. The principal apologized to affected students, their families and fans, adding that the school would provide support to its players and work to prevent a recurrence. Tournament officials must now adjust the bracket to account for Koryo’s departure.

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