5 hours agoHis Word caused chaos: Head organiser of Tokyo20 Olympics resigns
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(5 years ago)The head of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee has resigned, a week after his derogatory remarks against women caused much international controversy. My non-adequate arrangements have caused chaos, and I want to give my apology and express deeper apology to the council members and the executive board, and also [...]
My non-adequate comments have caused chaos, and I want to give my apology and express deeper apology to members of the council and executive board, as well as to the whole community,” said Yoshiro Mori, former prime minister of Japan.
The key thing is for the Olympics to be held in July. If I'm gonna be an obstacle to keeping them in my position, then that's what I have to avoid. The Games must continue under the new leadership, so I am announcing today that it is resigning as president of the organising committee. ”
His controversial successor, Sabo Kawabuchi, withdrew from the candidacy today amid criticism that he was elected by More without any discussion or transparency, writes The Guardian, translates Periscope.
Mori's resignation comes after Prime Minister Yoshihidhe Suga was reportedly suggesting appointing a woman for this important position.
The whole bust caused by Mori “comments has caused serious damage to the Olympics' reputation”, a source involved in their organisation has said. /Periscope
