Tokyo Games creative head quits over sexist remarks
Hiroshi Sasaki resigns after making insensitive comments towards women
18 March 2021 - 14:04
Tokyo — Tokyo Olympics creative head Hiroshi Sasaki said he has resigned after making a derogatory comment about a popular female Japanese entertainer, in the latest controversy over insensitive remarks towards women to hit Games organisers.
Sasaki, who was the head creative director for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2021 Games, said he had told a planning group through a chat that Naomi Watanabe could play a role as an “Olympig"...
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