Facing Backlash For Sexist Remarks, Tokyo Olympics Chief Apologizes But Won't Resign
Yoshiro Mori, Japan's former prime minister and head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, said on Wednesday that women who talk too much should have their speaking time at meetings restricted.
by Rachel Treisman
Feb 04, 2021
2 minutes
The chief of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee has apologized but refused to resign after coming under fire for saying women talk too much in meetings.
Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori made the comments at a Japan Olympic Committee Council meeting on Wednesday, according to the Japanese newspaper . The group had been discussing its goal of doubling the number of female members of sports organizations'
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