Sport
Tokyo Olympics chief to quit; anointed successor pulls out – Sydney Morning Herald
The scandal over a sexist outcry throws the troubled Games into disarray six months before they are scheduled to start.
The 83-year-old had tapped 84-year-old Saburo Kawabuchi who currently serves as the mayor of the Olympic village to take over the top position, Kawabuchi told reporters earlier.
But the choice prompted questions about whether there was not a better alternative than another older, male, and local media said Kawabuchi later turned down the job.
Local broadcaster Fuji News Network reported the government would seek to block the nomination of Kawabuchi.
We cant give the impression that things have changed…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoMan who rated his honesty ’10 out of 10′ at murder trial wins appeal
-
Noosa News20 hours agoActress and Model Sarah Stephens on How She Started Over
-
Noosa News24 hours agoThe 2025 AFL Grand Final is Australia’s Most-Watched Program of the Year
-
Noosa News24 hours agoBroncos second-rower Jordan Riki opens up about his quest for redemption in the 2025 NRL grand final