Mori's sexist remarks trigger exodus of Tokyo Olympics volunteers

Organizing committee accepts 390 resignations and fields a flood of complaints

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Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori's sexist remarks have set off an uproar at home and abroad. © Reuters

HISASHI TSUTSUI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Roughly 390 volunteers for the Summer Olympics here have resigned following Tokyo organizing committee chief Yoshiro Mori's derogatory comments on women, the committee reported Monday.

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