Overseas media have also reported in a flash report that Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has announced his intention to resign as chairman.
"Mori's resignation, with only a few months left until the tournament, undermines confidence in the organizers who are trying to hold the tournament in the midst of a pandemic," Reuters said. ..
The Associated Press also said, "Mr. Mori's remarks have put the spotlight on how far Japan is behind compared to the developed countries where women are advancing in the political and business world. The criticism did not subside. The fact that he chose a man older than himself raised the question of why he was not a woman. "
In addition, the Wall Street Journal, a leading American newspaper, said, "The Olympics have been postponed and additional investment has been required to combat the new coronavirus. It made people's feelings worse. "
US Television Station NBC "Clarifying the Problem of Sexism"
Regarding the announcement of Mr. Mori's resignation, the American TV station NBC said, "The anxiety about the new coronavirus has given a new blow to the tournament, which has many difficult problems that have already been hurt." The Organizing Committee has to show that it can provide a safe environment for athletes and fans around the world, and says it is in a difficult situation.
In addition, regarding the remarks made by Chairman Mori this time, he said, "It highlighted the problem of sex discrimination that remains among Japan's conservative and male-centered elite," and the percentage of women in a leading position in Japan is It also introduces data that it is the lowest in developed countries at 15%.
In addition to the Tokyo Games, NBC has signed a contract with the IOC = International Olympic Committee to exclusively relay the summer and winter Olympics to be held by 2032 in the United States, and the huge broadcasting rights fee will be charged to the IOC. It is a great source of income.
On the 11th, an editorial article by a university professor who was also an American national soccer player was posted. "Gender discrimination has continued for many years in both Japan and the Olympic movement, and Mr. Mori curtains so that it can be seen in the world. "If anyone quits because of sexist remarks, it's now." Mori insisted that he should resign.