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Games won't be gorgeous and extravagant - Tokyo chief

The rearranged Tokyo Olympics are likely to be a pared-down version of recent editions of the four-yearly Games, Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) chairman Yasuhiro Yamashita said on Tuesday.
Paris 2024 • 14 Jul 20

Tokyo 2020 bid chief to step down amid corruption probe

Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) chief Tsunekazu Takeda, who is under investigation for suspected corruption relating to the awarding of the 2020 Olympics to Tokyo, will step down from his position in June and resign from the International Olympic Committee.
Athletics • 19 Mar 19

Japan's Olympic chief denies corruption allegations

The head of Japan's Olympic Committee denied involvement in a suspect payment made before Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Games, while apologising for any possible impact on the hosting of the event.
Athletics • 15 Jan 19

Tokyo 2020 boss charged with corruption in France

The man who led Tokyo's successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics has been charged by France's financial prosecutor for corruption related to the Japanese city's bid in 2013.
Paris 2024 • 11 Jan 19

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