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Seiko Hashimoto Named Tokyo 2020 Chief after Sexism Row

Yoshiro Mori and Seiko Hashimoto (Photo Credit: AP)

Yoshiro Mori and Seiko Hashimoto (Photo Credit: AP)

Seiko Hashimoto became Tokyo 2020's new president after the previous chief Yoshiro Mori resigned over a sexism row.

  • Last Updated: February 18, 2021, 13:16 IST

Japan's former Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto became Tokyo 2020's new president Thursday, capping an embarrassing sexism row with just over five months until the virus-postponed Games.

"I will spare no effort for the success of the Tokyo Games," said Hashimoto after being appointed.

She stepped down as one of just two women in Japan's cabinet earlier Thursday to take the key post.


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