The Government of Japan has decorated Ivica Osim

The Government of Japan has announced that, in the autumn the imperial reward, the Order of the Rising Sun, golden rays, with a badge, awarded to Ivan Osim, the former coach of the Japanese national team, announced the Embassy of Japan in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The award is given in recognition of his contribution to the development of football in Japan and promote common understanding between Japan and Bosnia and Herzegovina, said.

Promote a common understanding

In addition he led the Japanese national team and club JEF United Ichihara, and was a counselor of the Japanese Football Association.

"While it is for health reasons in November 2007, had to resign, he continued to advise the Japanese Football Association, at the same time promoting a common understanding between Japan and Bosnia and Herzegovina," according to the award citation.

• 2 Nov, 2016
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