Seiko Hashimoto was appointed the new president of the Tokyo Organising Committee after stepping down as Olympic minister Thursday, replacing Yoshiro Mori after his sexist remarks led to his resignation just five months before the games are set to begin. Hashimoto, a 56-year-old former Olympian, takes the helm of the host city’s foremost organizing body for the games at a pivotal time. Never has the position changed hands so close to the start of the Olympic Torch Relay, which begins March 25, nor have the games ever been held during an ongoing global pandemic. Click on the link in our bio to read more. 📸 Ryusei Takahashi (@ryuseitakahashi217)
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