Isao Kataoka

His administrative roles included serving as the executive director and the vice-president of the Japan Ice Hockey Federation.

He played an integral role in the planning and execution of International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) tournaments hosted in Japan.

[2] The IIHF credited Kataoka's "experience and knowledge of the game of ice hockey" for his effective management of these events, as well as his attention to detail in preparing facilities for the participants.

After the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami devastated areas in the Sendai region of Japan, he was part of the ceremonies to remember the disaster.

Donations were collected during the 2012 Japan ice hockey championships, and he presented the funds raised to the Sendai Lady Rabbits team.