Sex scandal didn't harm Japan's Asian display, says JOC

The head of Japan's Asian Games delegation said Sunday that a scandal involving basketball players caught paying for prostitutes had no negative impact on the country's overall performance in Jakarta.

"It was unprofessional and unpalatable behaviour," Yasuhiro Yamashita told a news conference after Japan finished second behind China with 75 gold, 56 silver and 74 bronze medals.

"Their conduct betrays public confidence in the the athletes and sport as a whole," he added.

"It was a huge shock to us and was a setback but I don't think it had any negative impact overall. The rest of the players stepped up, and fought with great pride and gave everything for the shirt."