The president of the Japanese Olympic Committee has expressed his intention to resign to a person close to him, sources with knowledge of the situation said Saturday, at a time when French authorities are looking into bribery allegations related to Tokyo's successful bid to host the 2020 Summer Games.
JOC President Tsunekazu Takeda, who has denied any wrongdoing, could announce his resignation on Tuesday when the Olympic committee holds a board meeting.
One of the sources quoted Takeda as saying he "wants to quit."