Olympic ceremonies chief Sasaki resigns over comedian insult

Olympic ceremonies chief Sasaki resigns over comedian insult

Seiko Hashimoto (R), president of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 18, 2021, alongside Toshiro Muto, CEO of the committee. Hashimoto announced the resignation of Hiroshi Sasaki, head creative director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the games, over a derogatory suggestion involving popular female entertainer Naomi Watanabe. (Pool photo)

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