TOKYO >> Japanese Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda has decided to step down at the end of his current term following allegations of corruption tied to Tokyo’s bid to host the 2020 Games. ASSOCIATED PRESS Tsunekazu Takeda: The committee chief will end his tenure in June TOKYO >> Japanese Olympic Committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda has decided to step down at the end of his current term following allegations of corruption tied to Tokyo’s bid to host the 2020 Games. Takeda, 51, is under investigation by French authorities. He has maintained his innocence. Takeda’s decision was prompted by the International Olympic Committee’s stance toward the accusations, which they fear could tarnish the image of the Olympic Games. His resignation would come when his term as committee president ends in June. The committee must now reorganize in preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, an unusual move one year prior to an Olympic Games. Takeda said he also intends to resign as a member of the international committee. “If President Takeda was indicted by the French authorities and found guilty in a trial, it would be one thing … but I never expected he would have to resign while still presumed… Read full this story
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