[Sports world reaction] Organizing Committee Chairman Mori withdraws and apologizes for remarks about women

This is the reaction of the sports world over the remarks made by Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Yuko Arakida, Director of the Organization Committee "Sorry. Considering all aspects in the future."

Yuko Arakida, director of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, responded to Chairman Mori's remarks by saying, "I'm sorry to have used such words. I wanted you to withdraw quickly." The words of the chairman will be immediately transmitted to the world. Especially in the current situation, Mr. Mori's remarks are attracting attention one by one, so I want you to be more aware of it. "

Regarding the future, he said, "I think Chairman Mori has no choice but to run to the end if he can reach this point. I know that he loves sports and wants to succeed in the Tokyo tournament. did.

Director Kaori Yamaguchi "I'm sorry"

Regarding the remarks made by Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, JOC = Director Kaori Yamaguchi of the Japanese Olympic Committee responded to the interview, saying, "While the emphasis on diversity is included in the concept of the Tokyo Games, the Organizing Committee It's a shame that the top management has this idea in the world. "

Mr. Yamaguchi, who has been making efforts to promote women in the sports world, said that he participated in the JOC Board of Trustees online yesterday as an observer, saying, "The intention you said when you first heard the statement. "I couldn't understand," he said. "It would be a pleasure if the discussions were stimulated by the inclusion of women," he said.

On top of that, regarding the impact on the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, "I feel that many people are asking for cancellation or postponement, so open discussions will give people a sense of security and send a message to the world. I have thought that it is important. This remark also denies the discussion itself, and I think that the image of the Games may be downgraded. Open discussions involving the people and athletes, and that I have no choice but to find out if I can restore my credibility and increase the momentum of "let's support". "

IOC "Apology Converges Problem"

Regarding the remarks made by Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the IOC = International Olympic Committee said, "Gender equality is the basic principle of IOC. At the Tokyo Olympics, the ratio of female athletes is 48.8% of the total, which is almost the same as the ratio of male and female athletes. "I am able to do it and appreciate it," he said. "Chairman Mori apologized for his remarks today, and the IOC believes that this has resolved the issue." I commented.

IPC "Apology Converges Problem"

Regarding the remarks by Mr. Mori, Chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the IPC = International Paralympic Committee strongly believes that diversity is a strength, and is working to make the ratio of men and women even more through paralympic activities. I believe that the issue has been resolved because Chairman Mori apologized for the inappropriate comments. "

Japan Rugby Union "Lively discussions regardless of gender"

Regarding the remarks made by Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Japan Rugby Union said, "I will refrain from commenting because I do not understand the background, but the board of directors of the association is actively discussing regardless of gender." ..

In his remarks, Chairman Mori also stated at the Japan Rugby Union that the number of female directors is increasing, and that the board will take "twice as long as before."

According to the association, of the 19 directors, five are currently women, and the association says that Mr. Mori's statement is "not so recognized."

All Japan Judo Federation Noriko Mizoguchi "I'm very sorry to say this."

Noriko Mizoguchi, who won the silver medal in the 52-kilometer class of judo women at the Barcelona Olympics and is currently a councilor of the All Japan Judo Federation, said in an interview with NHK, "Become the face of the host country of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is quite problematic for those who play a very important role to make statements that can be regarded as disdain for women. Those who should take the lead in embodying Olympism even though the Olympic Charter stipulates that any discrimination should be denied. I am very sorry to have made such a statement. "

On top of that, he said, "I think overseas athletes are more strict about discrimination issues, including discrimination against women, and have made international public opinion an enemy. The Olympic and Paralympic Games are being held amid the growing public opinion of cancellation due to the corona. It may have caused anxiety about whether it should be done in people's countries. "

Regarding the fact that Chairman Mori apologized at the press conference and denied his resignation, he said, "I'm glad I withdrew my remarks at the beginning. If so, I think we have to go up from inside the Games Organizing Committee. "

After that, we should show to the Games Organizing Committee and the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee that we are increasing the opportunities for women to play an active role by appointing directors with knowledge, experience, and abilities, regardless of gender. Will show the self-cleaning ability of the organization. "