Official in charge of Olympic stadium construction to resign

Photo taken July 17, 2015, shows Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing the government's decision to scrap the initial construction plan for the new national stadium and devise a new one from scratch following public criticism over its soaring costs. The sports ministry said on July 28 that the official in charge of stadium construction will quit and be replaced the following week. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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