Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Japan to let Olympic athletes in as early as March
70,000 to 80,000 arrivals expected through the program
70,000 to 80,000 arrivals expected through the program
Hashimoto expects a third of 10,000 athletes taking part to join opening march
World Athletics chief sees next Games in Paris if not this summer
Committee intends to make the call 'as late as possible but as early as needed'
Hashimoto replaced Mori, who quit after causing stir with sexist remarks
Japan's ace captures spotlight as she joins elite Grand Slam club
New chief Seiko Hashimoto takes baton from mentor Mori after sexism scandal
Reeling from predecessor Mori's sexist remarks, organizers opt for female chief
Hashimoto tipped for job after sexism row as COVID threatens Games again
Governor of western prefecture 'dissatisfied' with COVID measures
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