Tokyo 2020 Olympics committee rejects plagiarism claims over logo

• Belgian claims design is similar to one used in the Théâtre de Liège
• Tokyo organising committee insist logo underwent thorough checks

Tokyo Olympics organisers said there is no problem with their new logo after discussions arose about possible plagiarism, with some commentators suggesting that there was a resemblance to another design.

The emblem, unveiled last week, had already received mixed reviews from the Japanese public and risks becoming the latest in a series of missteps to mar Japan’s reputation as it prepares to host the summer Games in 2020.

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