Tokyo chief vows stadium will be built on time

Tokyo

TOKYO'S scandal-tinged Olympic stadium will be completed on time for the 2020 Games, the city's governor said on Wednesday, as London Mayor Boris Johnson warned of the pitfalls of "playing politics" when hosting the competition.

Japan's preparations for the global games suffered a humiliating setback this summer when the government pulled the plug on its flagship stadium following spiralling costs and complaints over the design.