Olympics: Japan Golf Association plays down 2020 venue queries

Olympics: Japan Golf Association plays down 2020 venue queries

Kiichi Kimura, head of Kasumigaseki Country Club, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics golf venue, answers reporters' questions in Saitama, near Tokyo, on Jan. 31, 2017. Regarding a request from the International Olympic Committee that the Tokyo Games organizers address the issue of the golf club not extending full memberships to women, Kimura said he needs to discuss the matter with members of the club. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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