100 days to go until the Olympics in Tokyo
In a press conference in Tokyo on Friday, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto attempted to play down Nikai’s comments, claiming that they merely indicated he is "concerned" about the event.
"The fact that he is concerned is a point that we need to take seriously and make sure that we can deliver a safe and secure games," she said.
"His comments remind us how important it is for us to feel confident and fully prepared to deliver the games so consumers can feel reassured that the games are safe."
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