John Coates, chairman of the International Olympic Committee's Coordination Commission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, said Monday that the Japanese capital needs to strategize beyond the games.

In an exclusive interview with Kyodo News, Coates said while organizers deal with the pre-Olympic madness, they must embed legacy planning in every aspect of their preparations, particularly when considering how to make the best use of venues after the games.

"This was something that in Sydney we did not do well, but the national federations have to be encouraged to sit down with their international federations now and say, 'Look, can you include us for a future world cup in particular sports?' " he said.