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'It’s the right thing to do' - locals welcome Tokyo 2020 chief’s reported resignation

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'It’s the right thing to do' - locals welcome Tokyo 2020 chief’s reported resignation

'It’s the right thing to do' - locals welcome Tokyo 2020 chief’s reported resignation

The People of Tokyo believe Yoshiro Mori is doing the right thing by stepping down as the president of the organising committee for this year's Olympic Games in the Japanese capital.


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