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OLYMPICS

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JAPAN
Feb 7, 2021
Tokyo Olympics head Mori says he was ready to quit over sexist remarks
When it was learned that Mori was prepared to resign, a rushed meeting was held between him and top Tokyo Olympic officials, who tearfully urged him not to quit.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Feb 7, 2021
Japan Times 1971: Crown Prince opens pre-Olympic Games in Sapporo
Fifty years ago, Japan began to gear up for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics with some pre-game events to test the facilities.
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JAPAN
Feb 6, 2021
More than 110,000 sign Japanese petition against Olympics chief after sexist comments
The petition calls on the JOC to take action against Yoshiro Mori, although it stops short of calling for his removal.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Feb 6, 2021
Finding the right measure of Olympic success in Japan
Does academic success lead to happiness? Weekly magazine Shukan Gendai offers a cautionary tale u2026
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TENNIS
Feb 6, 2021
Naomi Osaka labels Yoshiro Mori's comments about women 'ignorant'
'I think if you're in a position like that, you really should think before you say anything.'
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OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2021
Women's Sport Trust CEO: Yoshiro Mori's 'jaw-dropping' comments prove sports world in need of shakeup
'The fact that it's actually getting called out now is really positive in my view and it provides an opportunity to talk about this,' Tammy Parlour said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2021
Barcelona silver medalist Noriko Mizoguchi slams Yoshiro Mori's comments
The former judoka, now a sports sociology professor, is concerned over how the former prime minister's controversial statements on women could impact public opinion toward the Tokyo Games.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2021
Budget talks overshadowed as more issues pile up for Suga
There is mounting pressure on the prime minister on issues ranging from a potential ethics violation involving a family member to sexist remarks by the Tokyo Games chair.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 5, 2021
Daiya Seto wins comeback race, vows to rebound from scandal
The former Tokyo 2020 swim captain struggled to close out the men's 400-meter medley in his first competition since his suspension for an extramarital affair.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 4, 2021
Women detained in China's Xinjiang allege rape, sexual abuse and torture
Report follows earlier allegations China has used forced sterilization, forced abortion and coercive family planning, and that at least 1 million were detained in the region.

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