Tokyo governor critical of low Olympic support
Published: May 29, 2012
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TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo's governor has criticized citizens of the Japanese capital for their lack of support for the city's bid to host the 2020 Olympics.
FILE - In this photo taken on May 24, 2012, Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, chairman of Tokyo 2020 Council, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo after learning the Japanese capital was selected among the three finalists in the announcement of 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games candidate cities in Quebec City, Canada. Addressing journalists Tuesday, May 29, outspoken Ishihara is defending his move to buy a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea to keep the Japanese-controlled islands from Chinese attempts to seize them. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
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The International Olympic Committee last week selected Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul as finalists in the 2020 race. But an IOC poll found that only 47 percent of Tokyo residents support the bid, far below the rate of support enjoyed by the two other bidders.
Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara said: "When it comes to the Olympics, Tokyo citizens are spoiled."
The IOC poll showed 78 percent supported Madrid's effort while 73 percent are behind the Istanbul bid.
Tokyo hosted the 1964 Olympics and is bidding for a second consecutive time.
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