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Head of Kansai Masters Games committee speaks

Head of Kansai Masters Games committee speaks

OSAKA, Japan - Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido, also head of the preparatory committee of the World Masters Games 2021 in the Kansai region, delivers a speech at a gathering organized by the committee in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2014, to raise awareness of the international multi-sport event.

2021 World Masters prep committee mulls Asian prelude

2021 World Masters prep committee mulls Asian prelude

OSAKA, Japan - Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido (R), chairman of the preparatory committee for the 2021 World Masters Games to be held in western Japan's Kansai region, speaks during the committee's meeting on March 25, 2014, in Osaka. Ido proposed considering an Asian regional version of the games as a prelude.

Organizers of 2021 Masters Games hold general meeting in Osaka

Organizers of 2021 Masters Games hold general meeting in Osaka

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (3rd from L), honorary chairman of the organizing committee for the Kansai World Masters Games 2021, joins others in striking a pose at the panel's general assembly in Osaka, western Japan, on May 22, 2015. Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido, chairman of the committee, stands to Mori's left. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Head of Kansai Masters Games committee speaks

Head of Kansai Masters Games committee speaks

OSAKA, Japan - Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido, also head of the preparatory committee of the World Masters Games 2021 in the Kansai region, delivers a speech at a gathering organized by the committee in Osaka, western Japan, on Oct. 7, 2014, to raise awareness of the international multi-sport event. (Kyodo)