Multiple Japanese media outlets on Thursday have reported that Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori will be stepping down after sparking a huge controversy across the world after his sexist remarks.

Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori to resign? Japanese media reports

Around 60 per cent of respondents in a major Japanese poll on Sunday feel that Yoshiro Mori should no longer be as Tokyo 2020 chief after stirring massive controversy over sexist remarks.

60 percent say Yoshiro Mori unfit to serve as Tokyo 2020 chief: Japan poll

Japanese ace Naomi Osaka on Friday called Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro Mori "ignorant", however, she maintained silence on calls of his resignation. ALSO SEE: From Naomi Osaka to Sofia Kenin: Here are five women to watch at the Australian Open Former Japanese Prime Minister Mori, this week, said that women talked for too long in meetings.

Japanese ace Naomi Osaka calls Mori 'ignorant' over sexist remarks

Tokyo 2020 Games chief Yoshiro Mori has apologised and said he may have to resign after sparking a sexism row by claiming women speak too much in meetings, a Japanese daily said Thursday.

Tokyo 2020 boss faces resignation calls over sexist remarks