💨 Abstract

Seiko Hashimoto, a former Olympian, has been elected as the first female president of the Japanese Olympic Committee. She succeeds Yasuhiro Yamashita and previously served as the president of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee. Hashimoto, known for her athletic career in cycling and speedskating, aims to bid for another Olympics in Japan. She faces scrutiny due to past scandals linked to the Liberal Democratic Party.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff