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Tokyo Olympics chief Mori expected to resign over sexist remarks – Sydney Morning Herald
Yoshiro Mori’s resignation would be bound to raise new doubts over the viability of holding the postponed Olympic Games this year.
Mori made the sexist remark that women talk too much at a Japanese Olympic Committee board meeting early this month, setting off a storm of criticism at home and abroad.
Mori, 83, told Nippon TV he would explain his thoughts at a meeting on Friday, but he had to deal with the issue. He did not confirm the reports that he would step down.
I cannot let this problem prolong any longer, Mori said, and he again apologised for the remark.
A spokesman for the organising committee declined to comment.
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