An urgent meeting of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games was held, and Chairman Mori expressed his intention to resign, taking responsibility for his own disdain for women and his remarks.


It was also decided to set up a committee consisting of athletes and others for the successor chairman, and to prepare for the opening of the Tokyo tournament, which is about five months away, as soon as possible. You will be asked if you can.

On the 12th, the Organizing Committee held an urgent meeting of directors and councilors over the statement by Mr. Mori, Chairman of the Games Organizing Committee, that "a board with many women takes time".



In this, Chairman Mori said, "The important thing is to hold the Olympic Games properly in July, and my presence should not hinder preparations," and made clear the idea of ​​resigning from the post of chairman. I made it.



Regarding the appointment of the chairman's successor, IOC officials and some directors have pointed out that it is important to ensure transparency, and Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi, who was consulted by Chairman Mori and indicated his intention to take over, said on the 12th. He declined to assume the post of chairman at the meeting.



At the meeting, opinions were exchanged on how to select a successor after Chairman Mori left, and it was decided to establish a new committee for selection with athletes as members.



With the opening of the Tokyo Organizing Committee, which is approaching five months, the Organizing Committee, which is in charge of management, will be asked whether it can quickly establish a system and prepare for measures against infection with the new coronavirus.