In light of the corruption scandal surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Governor Koike of Tokyo will hold an expert panel to discuss governance and information disclosure in order to prevent recurrence at international sports competitions to be held in Tokyo in the future. announced the launch of
On the 14th, Governor Koike met with Adam Kosa, President of the International Committee for Sports for the Deaf, in response to the 2025 Deaflympics, an international sports competition for people with hearing impairments, to be held in Tokyo. .
In this, Governor Koike said, ``It is important to make the tournament fair and trustworthy for the success of the tournament. We will set up an expert panel," he said.
According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the panel of experts is composed of lawyers and certified public accountants, and is expected to hold its first meeting within the year.
Based on the corruption scandal surrounding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will discuss governance, information disclosure, and involvement in the Games in order to prevent a recurrence at the international Games.