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Yoshiro Mori

Speculation rife over Mori's comeback to Tokyo 2020

The appointment would likely renew global outrage after Mori was forced to resign over sexist comments early this year

24 July 2021, 11:40 IST

Tokyo 2020 organisers add to speculation over comeback for scandal-hit Mori

Tokyo 2020 organisers add to speculation over comeback for scandal-hit Mori

Speculation rife over Mori's comeback to Tokyo 2020

24 July 2021, 11:40 IST

Ex-Tokyo Olympics chief criticised for sexism again

He had previously said women 'talk too much'

27 March 2021, 06:25 IST

Ex-Tokyo Olympics chief criticised for sexist comment again

Ex-Tokyo Olympics chief criticised for sexist comment again

Ex-Tokyo Olympics chief criticised for sexism again

27 March 2021, 06:25 IST

Joy, delay and torch relay: Tokyo's turbulent Olympic timeline

From the unprecedented coronavirus postponement to last week's decision to bar overseas spectators, the path to staging the Tokyo Olympics has been littered with obstacles. As the nationwide torch relay begins, organisers are hoping it can build enthusiasm among a sceptical Japanese public ahead of the opening ceremony on July 23. Here, AFP chronicles Tokyo's troubled journey from being named host city in September 2013 to the Olympic flame finally hitting the streets of Japan a year late on March 25, 2021:

25 March 2021, 05:44 IST

Joy, delay and torch relay: Tokyo's turbulent Olympic timeline

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Joy, delay and torch relay: Tokyo's turbulent Olympic timeline

25 March 2021, 05:44 IST

1,000 Olympics volunteers quit this month. Here's why

A significant drop in their numbers could be another hurdle for Tokyo 2020

25 February 2021, 04:08 IST

About 1,000 Olympics volunteers quit this month in wake of furore over president

About 1,000 Olympics volunteers quit this month in wake of furore over president

1,000 Olympics volunteers quit this month. Here's why

25 February 2021, 04:08 IST

Covid-19 delay to sexism row: Tokyo Olympics' timeline

As the pandemic rages, with just over five months until the Games begin, it's still uncertain what this summer's event will look like

18 February 2021, 10:46 IST

Covid-19 delay to sexism row: Tokyo Olympics timeline

Covid-19 delay to sexism row: Tokyo Olympics timeline

Covid-19 delay to sexism row: Tokyo Olympics' timeline

18 February 2021, 10:46 IST

How a woman helped bring down the Tokyo Olympics chief

Her activism, born from a year studying in Denmark, is the latest example of women outside mainstream politics in Japan taking to keyboards to bring social change

18 February 2021, 09:30 IST

Don't be silent: How a 22-year-old woman helped bring down the Tokyo Olympics chief

Don't be silent: How a 22-year-old woman helped bring down the Tokyo Olympics chief

How a woman helped bring down the Tokyo Olympics chief

18 February 2021, 09:30 IST

Tokyo Olympics panel starts search for new boss

Yoshiro Mori stepped down after his claims that women talk too much in meetings sparked widespread outrage

16 February 2021, 10:56 IST

Tokyo Olympics panel starts search for new boss after sexism row

Tokyo Olympics panel starts search for new boss after sexism row

Tokyo Olympics panel starts search for new boss

16 February 2021, 10:56 IST

Olympics: Tokyo organisers to choose new Prez this week

Among those being considered to succeed Mori is Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto, a pioneering female lawmaker and seven-time Olympian

15 February 2021, 05:33 IST

Olympics: Tokyo organisers to choose new president this week: Report

Olympics: Tokyo organisers to choose new president this week: Report

Olympics: Tokyo organisers to choose new Prez this week

15 February 2021, 05:33 IST

Tokyo Olympics boss resigns over sexism row

12 February 2021, 12:05 IST

Tokyo Olympics boss resigns over sexism row, but successor unclear

Tokyo Olympics boss resigns over sexism row, but successor unclear

Tokyo Olympics boss resigns over sexism row

12 February 2021, 12:05 IST

Tokyo 2020 head Yoshiro Mori resigns over sexist remark

12 February 2021, 06:53 IST

Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori resigns over sexist comments

Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori resigns over sexist comments

Tokyo 2020 head Yoshiro Mori resigns over sexist remark

12 February 2021, 06:53 IST