The Japanese Softball Olympionin Miu Goto receives a new copy after the sensational bite of a mayor on her gold medal. The organizers of the summer games in Tokyo announced on Thursday according to matching media reports. Goto had hung the medal at the head of her hometown of Nagoya, Takashi Kawamura, at her reception in the town hall - whereupon the 72-year-old postwending on her bite.
"With the support of the International Olympic Committee and its consent, Ms. Goten Medal is replaced by a new one," said the organizers of the games ended last Sunday. The IOC will also bear the costs for the replacement.
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The incident had triggered indignation. Kawamura asked for his fauxpas forgiveness. The Japanese car group Toyota had criticized Kawamura. The automotive manufacturer has the Softball Team Red Terriers, where Goto is under contract.
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