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How a Japanese surgeon offered Nigeria’s Olympic team $390,000

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Dr. Katsuya Takasuhas with Mikel Obi
Dr. Katsuya Takasuhas with Mikel Obi
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Japanese multi-millionaire, Dr. Katsuya Takasuhas, who promised coach Samson Siasia and his boys a huge amount of money if they win Gold, Silver or Bronze in the football event at Rio has fulfilled his promise.

Katsuya Takasu who is a successful plastic surgeon in Japan, promised each player of the Nigerian U-23 team $30, 000 if they win the gold in the men’s soccer event.

Moved by the heart wrenching experiences of the team on their way to Brazil, Takasu pledged to reward the team for their bravery. He also promised to pay the team $20, 000 dollars for silver and $12,000 for bronze.

Dr. Katsuya Takasuhas made good on his promise to reward the team coach Siasia and Captain Mikel Obi with $200,000 and $190,000 respectively.

Takasu is a member of Japan Medical Association, Japan Society of Aesthetic Surgery, Japanese Association of Cosmetic Surgeons, Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.In January 2011, Takasu was also appointed to be a visiting professor of cosmetic surgery at Showa University School of Medicine.