Tennis player Naomi Osaka said at a press conference held before the Australian Open on the 6th that Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, said, "People around me told him that his statement was incorrect. I think it's important to make them understand. "
Osaka held a press conference ahead of the Australian Open, which opens in Melbourne, Australia on the 8th of this month.
When asked how he felt about withdrawing and apologizing, Mr. Mori said, "It takes time for a board with many women," he said. "Look at his remarks. I passed it, but I don't think it's a good thing. I want to know the background of my remarks. I think that people who are in a position to ask for comments need to know what to say. "
He replied, "I think it's important for people around me to tell him that he's saying something wrong and make him understand."