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Tokyo Olympic chief proud of hosting Games despite pandemic

Summer Olympics Sep 6, 2021

Tokyo Olympic chief proud of hosting Games despite pandemic

Seiko Hashimoto said the Games were held without major problems and with an emphasis on the safety of all participants and the Japanese public.

Suga set to get his own Olympic 'medal'

National / Politics Aug 8, 2021

Suga set to get his own Olympic 'medal'

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and organizing committee head Seiko Hashimoto will also receive the award for their contributions to the spread and development of the Olympic movement.

Empty seats and disappointed fans: An Olympics behind closed doors

National Jul 9, 2021

Empty seats and disappointed fans: An Olympics behind closed doors

by Ryusei Takahashi

“It’s extremely unfortunate the games can’t be held in their complete form, and for that I apologize to the many ticket holders,” Tokyo Organising Committee President Seiko Hashimoto said.

Tokyo Olympics' 10,000-spectator cap to be reviewed due to COVID-19 surge

National Jul 3, 2021

Tokyo Olympics' 10,000-spectator cap to be reviewed due to COVID-19 surge

With just three weeks remaining until the opening of the games, representatives of the organizers could meet as early as Thursday to discuss how best to deal with local fans

U.S. media say COVID-19 measures at Tokyo Olympics go against press freedoms

Summer Olympics Jul 2, 2021

U.S. media say COVID-19 measures at Tokyo Olympics go against press freedoms

Sports editors from over 10 major U.S. media outlets have sent a letter of protest to organizers of the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Olympic president says antivirus measures need to be tightened

National Jun 25, 2021

Tokyo Olympic president says antivirus measures need to be tightened

Seiko Hashimoto's comment came after a Ugandan team member was found to be infected with the highly contagious delta variant first detected in India.

A quarter of ticket holders to lose place at Tokyo Games

National Jun 23, 2021

A quarter of ticket holders to lose place at Tokyo Games

by Ryusei Takahashi

The number of ticket holders will be reduced by some 910,000 people to a total of 2.72 million, and the results of a lottery will be announced on July 6.

With one month to go, Tokyo 2020 chief says positive legacy still possible

National Jun 23, 2021

With one month to go, Tokyo 2020 chief says positive legacy still possible

by Dan Orlowitz

While the original meaning of the Olympics was “not fully communicated” in recent years, Tokyo 2020 presents an opportunity for the event to return to its roots, Seiko Hashimoto said.

Tokyo Olympics organizers backtrack on plan to sell alcohol at venues

National Jun 22, 2021

Tokyo Olympics organizers backtrack on plan to sell alcohol at venues

The about-face came after withering criticism from the public, medical experts and both ruling and opposition lawmakers.

Foreign media covering Olympics to be monitored by GPS, Tokyo 2020 president says

National Jun 8, 2021

Foreign media covering Olympics to be monitored by GPS, Tokyo 2020 president says

The locations of foreign journalists will be checked to ensure they do not leave preregistered areas, such as hotels and sports venues, Seiko Hashimoto said Tuesday.

Japan to vaccinate 95% of its Olympic athletes

Summer Olympics Jun 3, 2021

Japan to vaccinate 95% of its Olympic athletes

Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita said athletes do not need to feel guilty about practicing for the Olympics despite strong public opposition.

Tokyo 2020 head hints that decision on spectators won't be coming soon

National May 28, 2021

Tokyo 2020 head hints that decision on spectators won't be coming soon

Seiko Hashimoto, speaking at a Friday news conference, touched on the difficulty of reaching a conclusion without monitoring infections in the coming weeks.

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