Head of Tokyo 2020 organising committee quits over sexist remarks

Published on February 12, 2021 - Duration: 00:42s

Head of Tokyo 2020 organising committee quits over sexist remarks

The head of Tokyo’s Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee has quit over remarks he made about women.Yoshiro Mori has stepped down as the organisation’s president after suggesting meetings involving females tend to drag on.


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Capital and most populous city of Japan
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Paralympic Games

Major international sport event for people with disabilities
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