The nation was facing further Olympic-related embarrassment Wednesday amid word that a panel reviewing costs for the 2020 Games will recommend scrapping the construction of three new venues.
The about-face involves facilities for volleyball, swimming and rowing and canoe sprint, a senior Tokyo Metropolitan Government official said. Alternative venues have been identified.
It would be the third time Tokyo has pared back construction plans after being faced with dizzying costs.
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