Japan’s Seiko Hashimoto, a woman who has competed in seven Olympics, said on Feb. 18 she had been chosen as president of the Tokyo 2020 Organising committee, replacing a man who resigned after setting off a furor with sexist remarks.
Reuters: Former Olympic athlete Hashimoto chosen as head of Tokyo 2020 organisers
Seiko Hashimoto (C), president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organizing Committee, speaks during the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board meeting in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2021.
