Olympics: With record Rio haul, Japan seeks medal-table top 3 in 2020

Olympics: With record Rio haul, Japan seeks medal-table top 3 in 2020

Seiko Hashimoto (2nd from L), chef de mission of Japan's Olympic team, speaks at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 21, 2016. Japan will aim to finish in the top three of the medal table at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after winning its record 41 medals during the Rio Games, the former Olympic speedskater said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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