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Asian Games: Japan swimmer expelled over alleged camera theft
Japan has expelled one of its top swimmers from the Asian Games after he was allegedly caught stealing a camera.
Naoya Tomita, the 200m breaststroke champion at the 2010 Games, was caught on surveillance cameras putting a South Korean journalist's camera in his bag.
"It is a violation of the most basic code of conduct," said Tsuyoshi Aoki, the head of Japan's delegation.
The 25-year-old has been told he must pay his own airfare home from the Games in South Korea.
Team bosses say Tomita could face criminal charges over the theft of the eight million won (£4,700) camera.
"I can't recall anything like this ever happening before with a Japanese athlete at the Asian Games and we offer our deep apologies," added Aoki.
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Asian Games: Japan swimmer expelled over alleged camera theft
Japan has expelled one of its top swimmers from the Asian Games after he was allegedly caught stealing a camera.
Naoya Tomita, the 200m breaststroke champion at the 2010 Games, was caught on surveillance cameras putting a South Korean journalist's camera in his bag.
"It is a violation of the most basic code of conduct," said Tsuyoshi Aoki, the head of Japan's delegation.
The 25-year-old has been told he must pay his own airfare home from the Games in South Korea.
Team bosses say Tomita could face criminal charges over the theft of the eight million won (£4,700) camera.
"I can't recall anything like this ever happening before with a Japanese athlete at the Asian Games and we offer our deep apologies," added Aoki.
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Fifa lifts ban on head covers 01 Mar 2014 FOOTBALL
Saudi Arabian hijab row resolved 31 Jul 2012 OLYMPICS
How to get into Swimming 19 Jul 2013 GET INSPIRED
I suggest he do a Samurai Sapukku Suicide to restore national honor
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