Tokyo Olympics chief Mori declines to resign over sexist remarks

Comments draw global criticism as calls for his ouster grow

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"I apologize and am remorseful for the remarks," Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori tells reporters in Tokyo on Thursday.  © Kyodo

RURIKA IMAHASHI and FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Sexist remarks made by Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori have drawn fire at home and abroad, in a further blow to organizers who face criticism for insisting the event will be held this summer despite rising COVID-19 infections and costs.

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